weather outlook

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Word: Weather Outlook

Definition:
A "weather outlook" is a forecast or prediction about what the weather will be like in the near future. It tells us whether it will be sunny, rainy, snowy, etc.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "weather outlook" when you want to talk about the expected weather conditions for the next few days or weeks.
• It is often found in weather reports and news, helping people to plan their activities based on the weather.

Example:

• "The weather outlook for this weekend shows that it will be sunny with a high of 75 degrees."
• "Before we go hiking, let's check the weather outlook to see if it will rain."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more formal context, you might say, "The meteorological service provided a detailed weather outlook for the upcoming week, highlighting potential storm risks."

Word Variants:

• Weather Forecast: This is almost the same as "weather outlook" and is commonly used interchangeably.
• Weather Report: This is a broader term that can include current conditions as well as forecasts.

Different Meanings:

• "Outlook" on its own can also mean a person's attitude or view about something. For example, "Her outlook on life is very positive."

Synonyms:

• Forecast
• Prediction
• Prognosis (more commonly used in medical contexts)
• Projection

Idioms:

• "Under the weather": This means feeling ill or unwell, not directly related to weather outlook but uses the word "weather."
• "Fair-weather friend": A person who is only a friend when things are good; this term uses "weather" metaphorically.

Phrasal Verb:

• There are no direct phrasal verbs that correspond with "weather outlook," but you might encounter "check the weather," which means to look up the weather information.

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Noun

1. a forecast of the weather

Synonyms

• weather forecast