expected

CEFRB1

/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Likely or planned to happen.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of expect

Examples

  • Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.

  • One hundred and fifty thousand couples are expected to get married in Shanghai in 2006.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.

More examples

In context

  • You are expected to pass the exam.

  • The expected storm never arrived.

Antonyms

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The blank snowfall of twelve inches caused schools to close early.

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