Cool MateMeaning of Expected
In simple words: thought to happen or arrive
Expected in a sentence
- Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.
- this year’s expected earnings
How to use Expected
Used to express what is likely or anticipated. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, especially for formal plans or predictions.
Grammar pattern
expected + object
Memory hint
Think of 'expect' — you expect something to happen, like waiting for a package.
Related words
Collocations with Expected
- expected results
- expected outcome
- expected arrival
- expected behavior
Synonyms for Expected
- anticipated
- predicted
- foreseen
- recognized
- awaited
Opposites of Expected
Common mistakes with Expected
- Confusing with 'expecting' when referring to future actions.
- Using it incorrectly in the past tense as 'expecteded'.
Expected appears in
Expected in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متوقع
يُعتقد أنه سيحدث أو يصل
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রত্যাশিত
যা ঘটবে বা আসবে বলে মনে করা হয়
- GermanDeutsch
Erwartet
dass es passieren oder ankommen wird
- SpanishEspañol
Esperado
se piensa que sucederá o llegará
- Persianفارسی
مورد انتظار
چیزی که فکر میشود اتفاق بیفتد یا برسد
- FrenchFrançais
Attendue
ce que l'on pense qu'il va arriver ou arriver
- Hindiहिन्दी
अपेक्षित
जिसके होने या आने की उम्मीद थी
- ItalianItaliano
Atteso
che si pensava accadesse o arrivasse
- PortuguesePortuguês
Esperado
que se pensava que ia acontecer ou chegar
- RussianРусский
Ожидаемый
то, что должно было произойти или прибыть
- Urduاردو
متوقع
جس کے ہونے یا آنے کی توقع کی جائے
- Chinese中文
预期的
被认为会发生或到达的
More words like Expected
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Expected
What does Expected mean?
thought to happen or arrive
What is the definition of Expected?
that you think will happen
How do you use Expected in a sentence?
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.
Can you give another example of Expected?
this year’s expected earnings
What are synonyms for Expected?
Common alternatives include anticipated, predicted, foreseen, recognized, awaited.
What is the opposite of Expected?
Opposite meanings include unexpected, unforeseen.
What words go with Expected?
It commonly pairs with expected results, expected outcome, expected arrival, expected behavior.
What are common mistakes when using Expected?
Confusing with 'expecting' when referring to future actions. Using it incorrectly in the past tense as 'expecteded'.
How do you pronounce Expected?
US: /["/ɪkˈspektɪd/"]/, UK: /["/ɪkˈspektɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Expected?
Used to express what is likely or anticipated. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, especially for formal plans or predictions.
What CEFR level is Expected?
"Expected" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.