Expected
/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:22 pts8 letters
Definition of Expected
verb
- To predict or believe that something will happen
"He never expected to be discovered."
- To consider obligatory or required.
- To consider reasonably due.
"You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."
- (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.
- To wait for; to await.
adjective
- Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur
"The expected storm never arrived."
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SYNONYMS
anticipatehopelook forawaitcall fordemandwantwishwait
ANTONYMS
surprisingunexpectedunlikely