New2grammar  +  313560 Wed, 10 Jan 07 06:52 PM What is the difference between 'in future' and 'in the future'? In future, as newspapers fade and change, will politicians therefore burgle their opponents' offices with impunity, and corporate villains whoop as they trample over their victims? In the future, will our TVs be wireless? New2grammar Joined on Tue, Nov 21 2006 Veteran Member 7,676 Who wants to go sailing around the world with me? Difference Between

	Lil' Ruby Rose  +  313561 Wed, 10 Jan 07 07:00 PM In future means something starting from this point on.  For example:  I had my purse stolen today, so in future I will take extra care. In the future means something beginning at a later (and undefined) point in time.  For example:  I hope to live by the sea (at some point) in the future. The difference is harder to see in the contexts you gave as the first example is being somewhat ironic for effect. Lil' Ruby Rose Joined on Wed, Dec 20 2006 Regular Member 879 Enlightenment is always preceded by confusion.

	Grammar Geek  +  313751 Thu, 11 Jan 07 04:01 AM I had my purse stolen today, so in future I will take extra care. Interesting. This would not work in American English. You would say "in the future" for this sentence as well. Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,660 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random! American English

	New2grammar  +  313864 Thu, 11 Jan 07 11:09 AM Grammar Geek, so what do you think is the difference between "in future" and "in the future"? New2grammar Grammar, Difference Between

	Grammar Geek  +  313919 Thu, 11 Jan 07 02:39 PM In American usage, "in future" just isn't said. It's "in the future." Grammar Geek

	Grammar Geek  +  314187 Fri, 12 Jan 07 12:17 AM I didn't even notice it, but yes, you'll find "burglarize" far more often here than "burgle." Grammar Geek