Expected Meaning
/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAnticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
"The expected storm never arrived."
verbsimple past and past participle of expect
Sentence Examples
One hundred and fifty thousand couples are expected to get married in Shanghai in 2006.
You are expected to pass the exam.
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ snowfall of twelve inches caused schools to close early.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The storm was ____ to hit the coast on Tuesday, so everyone began preparing for heavy rain.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ snowfall of twelve inches caused schools to close early.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The storm was ____ to hit the coast on Tuesday, so everyone began preparing for heavy rain.