What does in the not too distant future means?
: at a time that is not long from now : soon Changes are expected in the not too distant future.
How do you write not too distant in the future?
in the not too ˌdistant ˈfuture. not a long time in the future; fairly soon: We’re thinking of having a baby in the not too distant future.
What is another synonym for distant?
faraway, far off, far. remote, out of the way, outlying, abroad, far-flung, obscure. isolated, cut off, off the beaten track.
What can I say instead of the near future?
What is another word for in the near future?
| impending | imminent |
|---|---|
| forthcoming | approaching |
| coming | upcoming |
| pending | looming |
| future | nearing |
What is considered distant future?
distant future n (time which will eventually come)
Is it to distant or too distant?
I prefer the hyphenated version (especially when used before a noun,) and it’s correct. E.g.: I will go there in the not-too-distant future.
What is the best antonym for distant?
antonyms for distant
- approachable.
- mingling.
- public.
- close.
- kind.
- near.
- sympathetic.
- warm.
How do you describe a distant person?
4. adjective [v-link ADJ] If you describe someone as distant, you mean that you find them cold and unfriendly. He found her cold, icelike, and distant. Synonyms: reserved, cold, withdrawn, cool More Synonyms of distant.
What is distant future?
Does near future mean soon?
Very soon, within a short time. For example, We’ll be needing a new car in the near future. This term employs near in the sense of “close at hand,” a usage dating from about 1300.
Which period should not be too distant?
The base period should not be too distant from the given period. The base period should not be too far back in the past relative to the given period to the given because due to dynamic pace of events these days, distant base period is likely to be entirely different from the given period.
What does not so distant mean?
A time not very far in the future. When I was growing up, we never would have believed you that we’d be using phones as powerful as computers in the not-so-distant future.