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Forecast

UK /["/ˈfɔːkɑːst/"]/US /["/ˈfɔːrkæst/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • predict
  • forecasting
  • projection
  • anticipation
  • prophecy

Antonyms

  • retrospect
  • ignore
  • neglect

Common mistakes

  • 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'.