"future continuous" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} future continuous (plural not attested)
  1. (grammar) A tense used to express an ongoing action in the future. In English it is formed by use of will be (or shall be) and a present participle. Tags: no-plural Synonyms: future progressive Related terms: future perfect continuous Translations (Translations): czas przyszły ciągły [inanimate, masculine] (Polish)
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