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expected | expectations |

As an adjective expected

is anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.

As a verb expected

is (expect).

As a noun expectations is

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expected

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur
    • The expected storm never arrived.

    Antonyms

    * unexpected * surprising * unlikely

    Derived terms

    * expectedly * expectedness

    Verb

    (head)
  • (expect)

    • Related terms

    * expect * expectation

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