Forecast

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrˌkæst/

Forecast (noun)

  1. a statement about what the weather will be like in the future.
  2. a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information.

Examples

  • The forecast predicts rain tomorrow.
  • Check the forecast before planning a picnic.

Common collocations: accurate forecast, weather forecast, daily forecast, economic forecast, market forecast

Forecast (verb)

  1. to say what the weather will be like in the future.
  2. to say what will happen in the future, using information.

Examples

  • Meteorologists forecast rain for the weekend.
  • They forecast sunny skies tomorrow.

Synonyms of Forecast

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Forecast

  • — Forecast involves future events, recall involves past events.