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The future tense form of 'afford' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb afford. Example: They will afford a bigger house in the future. (They will afford a bigger house in the future.)
Definition of “afford”
- to have enough money or resources to be able to pay for something
- to be able to do or have something without causing financial strain
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | afford |
| Future Continuous | affording |
| Future Perfect | afforded |
Example
She will afford to travel the world.
Example
They will afford a better education for their children.
Example
At this time next year, he will be affording a new car.
Example
They will be affording a luxurious lifestyle.
Example
By the end of the decade, she will have afforded a dream house.
Example
They will have afforded multiple investments.
