B1nounsciencenature
US/ˈfɔːr.kæst/
UK/ˈfɔː.kɑːst/
a statement about what is likely to happen, especially about the weather
In context
The weather forecast says a typhoon will reach Đà Nẵng on Friday.
Economists have lowered their growth forecast for next year.
Despite the forecast of rain, the sky stayed clear all afternoon.
Words that go with forecast
noun + noun
- weather forecastAlways check the weather forecast before you go hiking.
- growth forecastThe bank cut its growth forecast after weak exports.
noun + preposition
- forecast forThe forecast for the weekend is hot and sunny.
- forecast ofThere is a forecast of heavy rain in the north.
adjective + noun
- accurate forecastSatellites help scientists make a more accurate forecast.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The weather forecast said that tomorrow will rain.Correct: The weather forecast said that it will rain tomorrow.