expected
Meaning
"Expected" means something that is thought to happen or is likely to happen.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "expected" with "expecting," which refers to the action of thinking something will happen.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
is
standing
at
the
small
bus
stop
and
watching
the
street
.
The
bus
is
expected
at
three
o'clock
,
but
it
is
a
few
minutes
late
.
She
checks
her
phone
to
see
the
route
and
thinks
about
calling
her
friend
if
the
delay
gets
longer
.
While
she
waits
,
she
buys
a
coffee
from
a
nearby
shop
to
stay
warm
.
She
feels
calm
and
plans
what
she
will
do
when
she
arrives
at
the
meeting
.
Common Phrases
expected result
expected time
expected behavior
Synonyms
Antonyms
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