expected (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspektɪd/

Definition

Considered likely to happen or be the case; regarded with anticipation.

Examples

• The results were exactly as expected.

• She gave the expected answer.

• We had expected a much larger crowd.

How to Use expected

expect to + infinitive (prepositional phrase)

To think that something will happen or that someone will do something. — "I expect to finish the project by Friday."

expect that + clause (prepositional phrase)

To believe that something will happen. — "We expect that the new policy will be implemented soon."

expect of someone (prepositional phrase)

To require or demand something from a person. — "What do you expect of me?"

Synonyms of expected

Words with a similar meaning to expected:

• likely
• anticipated
• foreseen

Antonyms of expected

Words with the opposite meaning to expected:

• unexpected
• unforeseen

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