Cool MateMeaning of I expected that
To think something will happen in the future.
In simple words: I thought something would happen.
I expected that in a sentence
- I expected that the meeting would start on time.
- She expected that her test results would be good.
- They expected that the concert would sell out quickly.
- We expected that the storm would pass by morning.
- He expected that she would remember his birthday.
- I expected that the weather would improve.
How to use I expected that
Use in statements about what you thought would occur. Suitable for everyday conversations and writing but avoid in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
I expected that + clause
Memory hint
Imagine looking forward to something; 'I expected that' is your hopeful thought.
Related words
Collocations with I expected that
- expected that night
- expected that situation
- expected that outcome
Synonyms for I expected that
- anticipated
- predicted
- foreseen
- envisioned
- awaited
Common mistakes with I expected that
- Incorrectly using 'expect' without 'that' when a clause follows.
- Using incorrect tenses after 'expected that'.
- Confusing 'expected that' with 'hoped that'.
I expected that appears in
I expected that in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كنت أتوقع ذلك
اعتقدت أن شيئًا ما سيحدث.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমি এটা আশা করেছিলাম
আমি ভেবেছিলাম কিছু একটা হবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Das habe ich erwartet
Ich dachte, etwas würde passieren.
- SpanishEspañol
Me esperaba eso
Pensé que algo pasaría.
- Persianفارسی
انتظار داشتم
فکر میکردم چیزی اتفاق میافتد.
- FrenchFrançais
Je m'attendais à ça
Je pensais que ça allait arriver.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुझे उम्मीद थी कि
मुझे लगा कि कुछ होगा।
- ItalianItaliano
Me l'aspettavo
Pensavo che qualcosa sarebbe successo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Eu esperava isso
Eu pensei que algo aconteceria.
- RussianРусский
Я так и думал
Я думал, что что-то произойдет.
- Urduاردو
مجھے یہ توقع تھی
مجھے لگا تھا کہ کچھ ہو جائے گا۔
- Chinese中文
我料到/我以为
我以为会发生某事。
More chunks like I expected that
- Thank you very much
An expression of gratitude or appreciation.
- You did a wonderful job
You performed excellently or admirably.
- We did it
A phrase expressing success in completing a task or goal.
- For a moment
During a brief period of time.
- You've listened to
You have heard something previously.
- Murder in the first degree
A type of murder involving premeditation and planning.
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Frequently asked questions about I expected that
What does I expected that mean?
I thought something would happen.
What is the definition of I expected that?
To think something will happen in the future.
How do you use I expected that in a sentence?
I expected that the meeting would start on time.
Can you give another example of I expected that?
She expected that her test results would be good.
What are synonyms for I expected that?
Common alternatives include anticipated, predicted, foreseen, envisioned, awaited.
What words go with I expected that?
It commonly pairs with expected that night, expected that situation, expected that outcome.
What are common mistakes when using I expected that?
Incorrectly using 'expect' without 'that' when a clause follows. Using incorrect tenses after 'expected that'. Confusing 'expected that' with 'hoped that'.
How do you pronounce I expected that?
US: //aɪ ɪkˈspɛktəd ðæt//, UK: //aɪ ɪkˈspɛktəd ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use I expected that?
Use in statements about what you thought would occur. Suitable for everyday conversations and writing but avoid in very formal contexts.