Predict
Verb
UK
/prɪˈdɪkt/
US
/prɪˈdɪkt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
To say or guess what will happen in the future.
Example
"Scientists predict heavy rain for the weekend."
"It is hard to predict the future because many things can change suddenly."
"She tried to predict the exam questions by studying patterns from previous years."
Explanation
To predict means to say what you think will happen in the future before it actually happens. People make predictions by using knowledge, experience, or signs around them. For example, weather experts predict rain by studying clouds and data. We also predict things in daily life, like guessing the result of a game or an exam. A prediction may be right or wrong because the future is not certain.