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Predict what comes next in the sequence.
What does Predict mean?
to state what you expect will happen using evidence or patterns.
Dictionary definition
To state what is expected to happen or be found, using evidence, patterns, a model, or experience.
Example sentences
Predict in a sentence
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She predicted rain from the dark clouds.
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Readers predict story endings by tracking character choices.
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Practice 1
What does predict mean?
A useful prediction is grounded in clues, data, a model, or prior experience.
Practice 2
Which is the strongest scientific prediction?
This prediction identifies the evidence supporting the expected result.
Practice 3
Which statement is accurate?
Predictions are tested against results; unexpected evidence can lead to new learning.
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WordPredict.
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MeaningPredict means to state what you expect will happen using evidence or patterns.
ExampleExample: Predict what comes next in the sequence.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- prih · dikt
- Strongest beat
- dikt
- Ending
- dikt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dikt.
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Synonyms
Words like Predict
forecastA close synonym for predicting a future condition, especially weather or trends.
anticipateA close term for expecting something before it happens.
projectA close term when predicting a future value from current data or trends.
Antonym review
Does Predict have an opposite?
Predict names stating an expected outcome and has no direct antonym. Misjudge describes an inaccurate judgment, while doubt describes uncertainty; neither is the opposite action.
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Word family
Predict word family
Base word
predict
noun
prediction
A statement about what is expected to happen or be found.
adjective
predictable
Able to be expected from a known pattern.
adjective
predictive
Useful for making predictions.
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Hint for students
A prediction states an expected result and should point to the evidence or pattern supporting it.
Common mix-up
A prediction does not have to come true to be useful. It must be reasonable and testable; the result supplies new evidence either way.
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Students inspect a small data pattern, write a prediction with because, identify its supporting evidence, then compare the prediction with a revealed result and revise their reasoning.
Teacher prompt
How is a prediction different from a guess and from a hypothesis? Write one of each for the same investigation.
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