B1
forecast vs prediction
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| forecastnoun/ˈfɔːr.kæst/ | Meaning a statement about what is likely to happen, especially about the weather | Goes with weather forecast | Example The weather forecast says a typhoon will reach Đà Nẵng on Friday. |
| predictionnoun/prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/ | Meaning a statement about what you think will happen in the future | Goes with — | Example His prediction about the election result turned out to be correct. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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