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IELTS word

forecast

/ˈfΙ”rkΓ¦st/verb

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English definition

to say what is likely to happen

Common phrases / collocations

  1. forecast the weather
  2. forecast demand
  3. accurate forecast

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The meteorologist forecast heavy rain.

  2. 2.

    Analysts forecast slower growth.

  3. 3.

    The report forecasts rising demand.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A meteorologist studies a storm front on a weather radar before rain reaches the city.
to say what is likely to happen
1storm appears on radar
2rain is expected
storm appears on radar→rain is expected