predicted
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
KK: /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
adjective
Definition
Something that has been said will happen in the future.
Example
The predicted weather for tomorrow is sunny with a chance of rain.
Conversation
Did you see the weather report for tomorrow?
Yeah, they predicted rain all day long.
I guess we should cancel our picnic plans then.
Definitely, it’s better to reschedule for a sunny day.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
foreseen
anticipated
expected
Antonyms
unforeseen
unexpected
surprising
verb
Definition
To say what will happen in the future based on information or experience.
Example
The weather forecast predicted rain for tomorrow.
Tense Forms
Past: predicted
Past Participle: predicted
Conversation
Did you hear about the weather forecast for tomorrow?
Yeah, they predicted a lot of rain, didn't they?
Exactly! I was hoping for sunshine instead.
Root Explanation
Predicted → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "dicere" (meaning to say or declare). The word "predicted" means to say or declare something before it happens.
Memory Tip
Think of 'saying' ('dicere') something 'before' ('pre-') it happens — that's why predicted means to declare what will happen in the future.
Visually Confused Words
unpredicted
unpredicated
prejudiced
relicted
precited
priced
premedicate
preindicate