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Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Words focused on future events, probability, speculation, and imminent actions. Essential for guessing what will happen next.
/ˈɪmɪnənt/
About to happen.
The absolute best word for 'going to happen very soon'.
/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/
Be about to happen. (Typically used for negative events).
Use to predict a bad event (like an accident or rain).
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
Regard as probable; expect or predict.
The formal equivalent of 'I expect' or 'I think'.
/fɔːrˈsiː/
Be aware of beforehand; predict.
Replaces 'predict'.
/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Use to describe a prediction that you are 100% sure will happen.
/ˈprɒbəbəl/
Likely to be the case or to happen.
Replaces 'likely' or 'maybe'.
/pɔɪzd/
Ready to do something; in a position to do something.
Replaces 'ready to' or 'about to'.
/ˈspɛkjʊleɪt/
Form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
The most formal way to say 'I guess' or 'I think'.
/dɪˈdjuːs/
Arrive at a fact or a conclusion by reasoning.
Replaces 'I know this because'.
/haɪˈpɒθɪsaɪz/
Put forward as a hypothesis (an educated guess).
A highly advanced academic word replacing 'I guess'.
/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Replaces 'because of this' or 'as a result'.
/ˌriːpərˈkʌʃən/
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Use to predict a negative consequence in the distant future.
/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/
After a particular thing has happened; afterward.
The absolute best transition word to use instead of 'and then'.
/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/
Be about to happen. (Typically used for negative events).
Use to predict a bad event (like an accident or rain).
/ˈluːmɪŋ/
(Of an event regarded as ominous or threatening) seem about to happen.
Replaces 'coming soon' for negative events.
/fɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
Planned for or about to happen in the near future.
A formal synonym for 'upcoming'.
/ʌnˈfoʊld/
(Of events or information) gradually develop or be revealed.
Replaces 'happen' when describing a series of events.
/məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/
Happen. Become actual fact.
Replaces 'become real' or 'actually happen'.
/ɪˈrʌpt/
Break out suddenly and dramatically.
Use to predict sudden noise, anger, or action.
/ˈɛskəleɪt/
Increase rapidly. Make or become more intense or serious.
Replaces 'get worse' or 'get bigger'.