Difference between Future and Prospective

What is the difference between Future and Prospective?

Future as an adjective is having to do with or occurring in the future. while Prospective as an adjective is likely or expected to happen or become.

Future

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced. Something that will happen in moments yet to come. (grammatical terminology): verb tense used to talk about events that will happen in the future. future tense (plural) Commodities or stocks bought or sold with the understanding that they will be delivered at a date beyond the current one.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having to do with or occurring in the future.

Prospective

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Likely or expected to happen or become.Anticipated in the near or far future.

Example sentence: Many institutions of higher learning will grant an 18- to 30-month deferral to prospective missionaries. This will enable you elders and sisters to serve without worrying about where you will begin your advanced education. We are very grateful to leaders of educational institutions who are making such planning possible!

We hope you now know whether to use Future or Prospective in your sentence.

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