Synonyms for
Prediction
Definition
A statement about what you think will happen in the future.
Synonyms & similar words
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Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- make a prediction
- weather prediction
- stock market prediction
- accurate prediction
- wild prediction
- future prediction
- expert prediction
Word family
Usage note
While 'prediction' can refer to a confident statement about the future, it often implies a degree of uncertainty. It is commonly used in contexts like weather or financial forecasting.
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Example sentences
- My prediction is that it will snow on Christmas Day.
- The weatherman's prediction was right - it's raining outside!
- I have a prediction that our team will win the game.
- Her prediction about the movie was accurate - it was really good!
- The teacher's prediction for my grade was correct - I got an A!
Quotes
The best way to predict your future is to create it.
Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future.
It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.