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Can anyone tell me which one is correct? Or are they the same? Thanks!!!
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In my opinion, in future is starting from now, 'In the future' just means telling somebody what will happen and does not make out the exact time.
Am I right, teachers?
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Old 11-Dec-2006, 13:14
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Can anyone tell me which one is correct? Or are they the same? Thanks!!!
When "future" is used as a noun, it is preceded by the definitie article (except in newspaper headline register).
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