Is-to-be
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Is-to-be is an adjective meaning Something that is potential, eventual, or prospective.
Meaning
Something that is potential, eventual, or prospective.
Example Sentences
"We'll argue that point," replied Jack; "he has attempted the life of my is-to-be, please God, father-in-law, and therefore I have the best claim to him."
But in regard to the is-to-be façade of the British Museum, nothing is suffered to transpire, nor is curiosity allowed to be gratified. The only positive information relative to it, afforded at present, is that furnished by a ground-plan […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prospective, might-be, potential, eventual, potentional, would-be.
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