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Forecast

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfɔːkɑːst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfɔːrkæst/"]/

Meaning of Forecast

a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now

In simple words: A prediction about what will happen in the future, especially about the weather.

Forecast in a sentence

• The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
• Our sales forecast for the next quarter looks promising.
• Experts issued a forecast indicating a rise in global temperatures.
• The economic forecast was updated after the recent market changes.
• According to the forecast, the storm will reach the coast by evening.
• Our team prepared a forecast of inventory needs for the holiday season.

How to use Forecast

Used primarily in discussions about weather or market trends. It is considered neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific predictions.

Grammar pattern

forecast + object

Memory hint

Think of 'fore seeing the future'; you forecast what will happen next.

Related words

Collocations with Forecast

• good
• optimistic
• gloomy
• prepare
• produce
• give
• call for something
• predict something
• say something
• forecast about
• forecast for
• forecast of

Synonyms for Forecast

• predict
• forecasting
• projection
• anticipation
• prophecy

Opposites of Forecast

• retrospect
• ignore
• neglect

Common mistakes with Forecast

• Confusing 'forecast' with 'foresee', which means to predict based on intuition.
• Using 'forecast' as a noun and forgetting the verb form.
• Mispronouncing it as 'fore-cast' instead of 'fore-kast'.

Frequently asked questions about Forecast

What does Forecast mean?

A prediction about what will happen in the future, especially about the weather.

What is the definition of Forecast?

a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now

How do you use Forecast in a sentence?

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.

Can you give another example of Forecast?

Our sales forecast for the next quarter looks promising.

What are synonyms for Forecast?

Common alternatives include predict, forecasting, projection, anticipation, prophecy.

What is the opposite of Forecast?

Opposite meanings include retrospect, ignore, neglect.

What words go with Forecast?

It commonly pairs with good, optimistic, gloomy, prepare, produce, give, call for something, predict something, say something, forecast about, forecast for, forecast of.

What are common mistakes when using Forecast?

Confusing 'forecast' with 'foresee', which means to predict based on intuition. Using 'forecast' as a noun and forgetting the verb form. Mispronouncing it as 'fore-cast' instead of 'fore-kast'.

How do you pronounce Forecast?

US: /["/ˈfɔːrkæst/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɔːkɑːst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Forecast?

Used primarily in discussions about weather or market trends. It is considered neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific predictions.

What CEFR level is Forecast?

"Forecast" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.