Expected
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Expected is an adjective meaning Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
Meaning
Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of expect
Example Sentences
The expected storm never arrived.
Synonyms for expected
Depending on context, synonyms include prospective, potential, anticipated, foreseen, unsurprising, predicted.
Antonyms for expected
Common opposites include unexpected, surprising, unlikely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anticipated, prospective, likely, potential, unsurprising, supposed.
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