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in the near future

Cliché in the time immediately ahead. I don't plan to go to Florida in the near future. Today's prices won't be around in the near future.

See also: future, near

one's future looks bright.

Fig. One has a promising future. Tom's future looks bright and he will do well if he keeps working hard.

See also: bright, future, look

in the near future

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. Also see at hand, def. 2.

See also: future, near