predictions
word · lemma: prediction
Definition
Statements about what you think will happen in the future, based on information, guessing, or analysis.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal and informal contexts to talk about the future in areas like weather, sports, or business. Common collocations: 'make predictions', 'accurate predictions', 'failed predictions'. Don't confuse with 'projections' (more about plans or data forecasts).
Spanish: prediccionesPortuguese (BR): previsõesPortuguese (PT): previsõesChinese (Simplified): 预测Chinese (Traditional): 預測Hindi: पूर्वानुमानArabic: توقعاتBengali: ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী - পূর্বাভাসRussian: прогнозы - предсказанияJapanese: 予測 - 予言Vietnamese: dự đoánKorean: 예측 - 예언Turkish: tahminler - öngörülerUrdu: پیش گوئیاںIndonesian: prediksi - ramalan
Example Sentences
The weather report gave predictions for rain tomorrow.
basic
Her predictions about the exam were correct.
basic
Many people make predictions for the new year.
basic
None of the experts' predictions came true this year.
natural
People love making wild predictions during election season.
natural
His financial predictions helped us avoid a big loss.
natural