What is close future tense?

Definition
	Close future tense is a tense that refers to a time shortly after the moment of utterance.

Discussion
	Close future tense typically refers to a time within a span ranging through the end of the time culturally defined as "tomorrow."

Generic
	Close future tense is a kind of
	What is future tense?

Sources
	Dahl 1985 121
	Comrie 1985b 94

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Concept module: close future tense
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