Word
forecast
Phoneticsfore·cast, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɔɹˌkæst/
UK/fˈɔːkɑːst/
Irregular verb
Forms
Infinitive
forecast
Past
forecast
Past participle
forecast
Definitions
01a prediction
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a description of what is likely to happen in the future based on information we have now.
n. a calculation or estimation of future events, especially regarding weather or financial trends.
日本語:予報※
“The weather forecast says it will be sunny all weekend.”
“The economic forecast suggests that inflation will remain steady for the next quarter, providing some relief to small business owners.”
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Antonyms
02to predict
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to say what you think will happen in the future.
v. to predict or estimate a future event or trend. Transitive — usually takes a noun phrase object representing the predicted outcome.
日本語:予想する※
“Experts forecast that the population will grow by ten percent.”
“Meteorologists forecast a severe winter, prompting local authorities to stockpile salt and grit for the mountain passes.”
03to foreshadow
C2 · Proficiency Literary
v. to show or suggest that something will happen before it actually does.
v. to serve as an advance indication or omen of a future event.
“The dark clouds forecast a coming storm in the story.”
“The sudden drop in stock prices forecast the deeper financial crisis that would eventually grip the entire continent.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “forecast” in context.
Verb
01. forecast that-clause
“Experts forecast that the market will stabilize by the end of the second quarter.”
verb + that-clause
02. issue a forecast
“The meteorological office issued a severe weather forecast for the coastal regions.”
verb + noun
03. revise a forecast
“Economists had to revise their growth forecasts after the sudden drop in oil prices.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. accurate forecast
“Providing an accurate forecast is difficult when the atmospheric conditions are so unstable.”
adj + noun
05. gloomy forecast
“Despite the gloomy forecast for the retail sector, several small shops are thriving.”
adj + noun
06. long-range forecast
“Farmers rely on long-range forecasts to decide when to plant their crops.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. forecast of growth
“The latest forecast of economic growth suggests a period of steady recovery.”
noun + of + noun
08. weather forecast
“I always check the weather forecast on my phone before planning a hike.”
noun + noun
Preposition
09. according to the forecast
“According to the forecast, we should expect heavy snow throughout the weekend.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Winds of up to 62 mph are forecast for Friday.” “You can stay up to date with the latest forecast for your area on the BBC Weather website and app .” “But business groups said the costs were more than had originally been forecast.” “In Italy, similar temperatures were forecast to affect 29 million people, particularly along the west coast, in the Po Valley, the south and on Italy's islands.” Etymology
From Middle English forecasten, forcasten, equivalent to fore- + cast. The noun is from Middle English forecast, forcast.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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