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Meaning of expected
The word "expected" primarily means something that is predicted or believed to happen or be the case.
Etymology of expected
The word "expected" comes from the Old French word "expecter," which is derived from the Latin word "expectare," meaning "to wait for" or "to look out for"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is anticipated or predicted
Synonyms
anticipated
predicted
projected
forecasted
envisioned
imagined
supposed
presumable
likely
probable
plausible
reasonable
sensible
logical
rational
assumed
presumed
believed
thought
supposed
intended
planned
scheduled
arranged
organized
awaited
looked for
hoped for
longed for
yearned for
desired
wished
wanted
needed
required
necessary
obligatory
compulsory
mandatory
due
owed
payable
receivable
expectedly
naturally
normally
usually
typically
commonly
generally
ordinarily
Definitions
- Believed to happen or be the case
- * Regarded as likely to happen or be the case
- * Considered to be the normal or usual state of affairs
Usage Examples
- The company's profits are expected to rise next quarter
- * She is expected to arrive at the party around 8 pm
- * The weather forecast says that rain is expected tomorrow
Antonyms
unexpected
surprising
astonishing
astonishingly
unexpectedness
surprise
amazed
amazedly
shocking
shocked
startled
startling
unforeseen
unplanned
unanticipated
unpredicted
unlooked for
unwanted
undesired
unnecessary
avoidable
optional
discretionary
voluntary
surprising
baffling
perplexing
puzzling
mystifying
incomprehensible
inexplicable
unaccountable