easy
The forecast says rain is coming.
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
medium
Scientists forecast the storm's path.
hard
A forecast uses information and patterns to estimate future conditions.
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Practice 1
What does forecast mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of forecast.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forecast?
Prediction is close in meaning to forecast.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forecast?
History contrasts with forecast.
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Forecast
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for · kast · strongest beat: for
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WordForecast.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningForecast means A prediction about what may happen.
ExampleExample: The forecast says rain is coming.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- for · kast
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- kast
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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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.
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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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Hint for students
A forecast is a prediction about what is likely to happen, often with the weather.
Common mix-up
A forecast is not a report of what already happened. It predicts what may happen in the future.
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Write one sentence that shows forecast without using the word forecast. Example: The weather report predicted heavy rain for tomorrow morning. Clue words: weather report, predicted, tomorrow morning Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a prediction about the future?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The weather forecast said snow would arrive tonight." Why does forecast fit better than memory?
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