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Supposed vs Expected - What's the difference?

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As verbs the difference between supposed and expected

is that supposed is past tense of suppose while expected is past tense of expect.

As adjectives the difference between supposed and expected

is that supposed is presumed to be true, but without proof while expected is anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.

supposed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (suppose)

    • Adjective

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  • Presumed to be true, but without proof
    • Jesus is the supposed son of God.
  • (with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.
    • ''The movie is supposed to be good.
  • (with infinitive) Having an obligation.
    • You are not supposed to smoke in the restaurant.'' [Note: this means, you are obliged ''not to smoke.]
    The phone is supposed to come with a manual.
  • (with infinitive) Intended.
    • The phone is supposed to save us time.

    Derived terms

    * supposedly * supposed to

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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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