B2adjective 2K

Predictable

🇬🇧 UK /["/prɪˈdɪktəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prɪˈdɪktəbl/"]/

Meaning of Predictable

if something is predictable, you know in advance that it will happen or what it will be like

In simple words: Something that can be expected or guessed easily.

Predictable in a sentence

• The movie’s ending was so predictable that I guessed it within the first ten minutes.
• Her reaction was predictable given the circumstances surrounding the event.
• In the game, the opponent’s moves became predictable after a few rounds.
• A predictable pattern emerged in the company’s quarterly profits.
• The traffic during rush hour is predictable in most large cities.

How to use Predictable

Use 'predictable' when describing events, behaviors, or outcomes that are easy to foresee. Avoid in highly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'predict' in 'predictable' – if you can predict it, it's predictable!

Related words

Collocations with Predictable

• be
• seem
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• from
• be
• seem
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• from

Synonyms for Predictable

• foreseeable
• expected
• habitual
• routine
• normal

Opposites of Predictable

• unpredictable
• surprising
• unexpected

Common mistakes with Predictable

• Confused with 'predicted' - remember 'predictable' describes the nature of something.
• Using 'predictable' for unexpected events.
• Mispronouncing the second syllable as 'table' instead of 'ta-bul'.

Frequently asked questions about Predictable

What does Predictable mean?

Something that can be expected or guessed easily.

What is the definition of Predictable?

if something is predictable, you know in advance that it will happen or what it will be like

How do you use Predictable in a sentence?

The movie’s ending was so predictable that I guessed it within the first ten minutes.

Can you give another example of Predictable?

Her reaction was predictable given the circumstances surrounding the event.

What are synonyms for Predictable?

Common alternatives include foreseeable, expected, habitual, routine, normal.

What is the opposite of Predictable?

Opposite meanings include unpredictable, surprising, unexpected.

What words go with Predictable?

It commonly pairs with be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, from, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, from.

What are common mistakes when using Predictable?

Confused with 'predicted' - remember 'predictable' describes the nature of something. Using 'predictable' for unexpected events. Mispronouncing the second syllable as 'table' instead of 'ta-bul'.

How do you pronounce Predictable?

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

When should I use Predictable?

Use 'predictable' when describing events, behaviors, or outcomes that are easy to foresee. Avoid in highly formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Predictable?

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