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forecast

fore·cast

forecast

 
 
pronunciation:
for kaest
parts of speech:
verb, noun
features:
Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: forecasts, forecasting, forecast, forecasted
definition: to state as likely to happen; predict.
The weather report forecasts rain for this afternoon.
synonyms:
predict
similar words:
foretell
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part of speech: noun
definition: a guess or estimate about something that will happen in the future.
Stay tuned for the weekend weather forecast.
synonyms:
prediction
similar words:
estimate, projection, prophecy
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derivation: forecaster (n.)
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