expected

Meanings

• Noun

  That which is anticipated or due; a thing which is expected or supposed to happen.

  - "The expected arrival time of the guests is 7 pm."
  - "We are expecting good rainfall this season."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪksˈpɛktɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

surprising , unexpected , unlikely

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Synonyms

anticipate , hope , look for , await , call for , demand , hope , want , wish , wait

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expected
despered , perceived , deceived

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Homophones

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1. Expect (Verb) : to anticipate; to look forward to
   

2. Expat () : a person who lives outside their native country
   

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Variants

List of all variants of expected that leads to same result
expect , expectable , expectably , expected , expectedly , expectedness , expectednesses , expecting , expects , expected value , expected values

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle of 'expect' is 'expected'., There is no plural form for 'expect'.

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'esperer', meaning 'to hope'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'expected' appears approximately 1,200 times in the English language.

2. The term 'expected value' is a mathematical concept used in probability theory.

3. In ancient Greece, the goddess Expectation was depicted as a woman holding out an empty bowl, symbolizing the hope for a future fulfillment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hope: A positive attitude or feeling based on the belief that something will happen.

2. Anticipation: The feeling of excitement or eagerness about something that is going to happen.

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Culture

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In literature, 'expected' is often used to build suspense and create tension. In art, it can represent the idea of anticipation or hope. In music, songs about 'expectations' can be about longing for something or someone.

How to Memorize "expected"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock ticking, representing the passing of time and the anticipation of an event.
   - Visualize a person with a hopeful expression and a thought bubble of what they are expecting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'expected' with the feeling of excitement or anticipation.
   - Associate 'expected' with the idea of a promise or commitment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'HOPING' to remember the meaning of 'expected': Hope, Optimism, Promise, Importance, Necessity, and Gain.

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