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Forecast
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Simple meaning
What does Forecast mean?
A prediction about what may happen.
Dictionary definition
A prediction about what is likely to happen, especially with weather.
Example sentences
Forecast in a sentence
easy
The forecast says rain is coming.
medium
Scientists forecast the storm's path.
hard
A forecast uses information and patterns to estimate future conditions.
Synonyms
Words like Forecast
predictionA statement about what may happen.
weatherRelated word that supports the meaning of forecast.
Antonyms
Opposite words
historyA record of what already happened.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forecast, depending on context.
Word family
Forecast word family
Base word
forecast
noun
forecasts
More than one forecast.
verb
forecasted
Past form of forecast.
verb
forecasting
Action form of forecast.
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Quick practice
Try Forecast
Practice 1
What does forecast mean?
Forecast means a prediction about what may happen.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forecast?
Prediction is close in meaning to forecast in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forecast?
History contrasts with forecast.
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