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The weather forecasts expect rain.
What does Forecasts mean?
Predictions about the future.
Dictionary definition
Predictions about future events, especially weather; also predicts.
Example sentences
Forecasts in a sentence
medium
The report forecasts strong growth.
hard
Forecasts can predict weather, sales, traffic, risks, or other future conditions.
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What does forecasts mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of forecasts.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forecasts?
Predictions is close in meaning to forecasts.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forecasts?
Memories contrasts with forecasts.
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Forecasts
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for · kasts · strongest beat: for
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WordForecasts.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningForecasts means Predictions about the future.
ExampleExample: The weather forecasts expect rain.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- for · kasts
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- kasts
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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Synonyms
Words like Forecasts
predictionsStatements about what may happen.
forecastRelated word that supports the meaning of forecasts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
memoriesThoughts about the past.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forecasts, depending on context.
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Word family
Forecasts word family
Base word
forecasts
noun
forecastses
More than one forecasts.
verb
forecastsed
Past form of forecasts.
verb
forecastsing
Action form of forecasts.
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Hint for students
Forecasts are predictions about what may happen later, especially weather predictions.
Common mix-up
Forecasts are not guarantees. They are careful predictions based on information, and they can change.
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Write one sentence that shows forecasts without using the word forecasts. Example: The predictions for the week showed rain on Monday and snow on Friday. Clue words: predictions, week, rain on Monday, snow on Friday Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show more than one prediction about future conditions?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The forecasts warned drivers about icy roads this weekend." Why does forecasts fit better than photographs?
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