forecast
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfɔːrkæst/
KK: /ˈfɔrˌkæst/
intransitive verb
Definition
To predict or estimate what will happen in the future, often related to weather or economic conditions.
Example
The meteorologist will forecast the weather for the weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: forecast
Past Participle: forecast
Conversation
Have you seen the weather report?
Yeah, they forecast some rain for tomorrow.
I hope it doesn't ruin our plans for the picnic.
Me too! Let's check again later to see if it changes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
predict
prophesy
foretell
Antonyms
doubt
ignore
disbelieve
noun
Definition
A statement about what will happen in the future, especially regarding weather or events.
Example
The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow.
Conversation
Did you see the weather forecast for this weekend?
Yeah, it looks like it's going to rain all Saturday.
That's such a bummer; I was hoping to go hiking.
transitive verb
Definition
To predict or estimate something in advance, often related to weather or future events, based on data or analysis.
Example
The meteorologist will forecast the weather for the weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: forecasted
Past Participle: forecasted
Conversation
Did you see the weather report?
Yeah, they forecast rain for the whole weekend.
I was hoping for some sunshine instead.
Root Explanation
Forecast → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning before) and "cast" (from Old English "castan", meaning to throw). The word "forecast" means to throw or project information about what will happen in the future.
Memory Tip
Think of predicting something that happens 'before' ('fore-') it actually occurs, like throwing a stone to see where it lands.
Visually Confused Words
reforecast
recast
unforecasted
recoast
precast
noreast