expected
/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
verb
1. To predict or believe that something will happen
"He never expected to be discovered."
Synonyms: anticipate, hope, look for
2. To consider obligatory or required.
Synonyms: call for, demand
3. To consider reasonably due.
"You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."
Synonyms: hope, want, wish
4. (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.
5. To wait for; to await.
Synonyms: await
6. To wait; to stay.
Synonyms: wait
Synonyms
adjective
1. Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur
"The expected storm never arrived."
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