what part of speech is predict

The word “predict” is a verb.

What part of speech is “predict”?

• “Predict” is used as a verb because it describes an action: saying what will happen in the future.

• In dictionaries and grammar resources, it is clearly labeled as a verb, often with example sentences like “Scientists predict a cold winter.”

How “predict” works in a sentence

• It usually comes after a subject: “They predict rain tomorrow.”

• It can take an object (what is being predicted): “Experts predict a recession,” where “predict” is the verb and “a recession” is the object.

Related forms you might see

• Noun: “prediction” (e.g., “Her prediction was correct.”).

• Adjective: “predictable” (e.g., “The ending was predictable.”).

These related words have different parts of speech, but the base word “predict” itself is a verb.