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The future tense form of 'dread' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb dread. Example: I will dread the long flight tomorrow. (I will dread the long flight tomorrow.)
Definition of “dread”
- to anticipate with great fear or apprehension
- to feel extreme reluctance or unwillingness
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 | dread |
| Future Continuous | dreading |
| Future Perfect | dreaded |
Example
She will dread the dentist appointment next week.
Example
They will dread the outcome of the interview.
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At this time tomorrow, I will be dreading the exam.
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They will be dreading the long flight ahead.
Example
By the end of the year, she will have dreaded the annual review.
Example
They will have dreaded the family gathering by the time it starts.
