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The future tense form of 'postpone' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb postpone. Example: We will postpone the event if necessary. (We will postpone the event if necessary.)
Definition of “postpone”
- to delay or reschedule an event, appointment, or action to a later time
- to put off doing something until a later time
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 | postpone |
| Future Continuous | postponing |
| Future Perfect | postponed |
Example
She will postpone the appointment to a later date.
Example
They will postpone the decision until more information is available.
Example
At this time tomorrow, we will be postponing the meeting.
Example
They will be postponing the project until the team is fully prepared.
Example
By the end of the year, she will have postponed the event twice.
Example
They will have postponed the release date by a month.