Future passive (will be done)

Future passive (will be done) means “Future passive: something will be done at a later time”. Will be + past participle is the passive form of the future with will. Formation: will be + past participle

Future passive: something will be done at a later time

B2

Formation

will be + past participle

Explanation

Will be + past participle is the passive form of the future with will. It says an action will happen to the subject, without stressing who does it: The results will be announced tomorrow. Add the doer with by only when it matters: The prize will be presented by the mayor. It is common in notices, plans and news reports.

Examples

The results will be announced tomorrow.
Your order will be delivered on Monday.

Note

The future continuous passive (will be being done) is grammatically possible but very rare and clumsy; speakers reword it, e.g. They will be painting the house then rather than The house will be being painted then.

FAQ

Future passive (will be done) — what does it mean and how is it used?

Future passive: something will be done at a later time. Will be + past participle is the passive form of the future with will. It says an action will happen to the subject, without stressing who does it: The results will be announced tomorrow. Add the doer with by only when it matters: The prize will be presented by the mayor. It is common in notices, plans and news reports.

Future passive (will be done) — how do you form it?

will be + past participle

Future passive (will be done) — any usage notes?

The future continuous passive (will be being done) is grammatically possible but very rare and clumsy; speakers reword it, e.g. They will be painting the house then rather than The house will be being painted then.

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