8.4.6.4 Future

Use this domain for words referring to the future.

What words are used to refer to the future?

future (n), soon, in the near future, in the distant future, in our children's time, will (be/do/happen), shall, would

What words describe something that will exist or happen in the future?

future (adj), coming, forthcoming, upcoming, in the offing,

8.4.6.4.1 Soon

Use this domain for words referring to something happening soon.

What words indicate that an event will happen soon?

soon, sooner, almost, approach, close, directly, imminence, imminent, impending, near, presently, quickly, shortly, about to, in a little while, not long, won't be long, almost here, just around the corner, in the near future, about to happen, any minute (now), in a minute, in a moment,

8.4.6.4.2 Not yet

Use this domain for words referring to something not happening yet.

What words indicate that an event has not happened yet?

not yet, not now, still need to wait, it will be awhile (still), it will take some time, not quite here, almost

8.4.6.4.3 Eventually

Use this domain for words referring to something happening eventually.

What words indicate that something eventually happened?

eventually, in the end, finally, end up, at last, in time

8.4.6.4.4 Immediately

Use this domain for words referring to something happening immediately--without any time passing before it happens.

Louw Nida Codes:

68G Rapidity, Suddenness

What words indicate that someone does something immediately?

immediate, right away, in no time at all

What words indicate that something happened immediately?

immediately, instantly, this instant, sudden, suddenly, right away, right now, at once, without any time going by, without delay, no sooner,

What words describe something that happens immediately?

immediate, instant, instantaneous,

What words indicate that someone does something immediately without thinking about it?

then and there,