Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A statement or prediction about what will likely happen in the future, often related to weather or financial markets.
Forecast
/ˈfɔːkɑːst/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.Economic forecasts predict growth for next year.
Etymology:
Originating from the Old English word "fore-" which means "before" and "cæst," meaning to cast or throw; later used in Middle English as forecasten, representing the act of foreseeing or predicting
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