expect

/ɪkˈspɛkt/ verb A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To think that something will happen or that someone will do something.

💡 Use "expect" to talk about what you think will happen.

Example Sentences

I expect the bus to arrive at five o'clock .

I expect the bus to arrive in five minutes .

I expect the bus to arrive in ten minutes .

Word in Context

I wait at the bus stop and hold a small bag . I expect the bus to come at five , so I check my watch . A woman sits next to me and we say hello . We talk about the weather and wait for the bus .

Common Phrases

expect someone to do something expect something to happen

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