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The future tense form of 'coveting' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb covet. Example: They will covet the latest smartphone model. (They will covet the latest smartphone model.)

Definition of “covet”

to desire or want someone else's possessions or qualities
to have a strong desire to possess something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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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	covet
Future Continuous	coveting
Future Perfect	coveted

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

He will covet his friend's new car.

Example

She will covet the latest fashion trends.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time next year, I will be coveting a promotion.

Example

They will be coveting the newest technology gadgets.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the month, she will have coveted all the items on her wishlist.

Example

They will have coveted the championship title by the end of the season.

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