EXPECTED
/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/
20
Scrabble
22
WWF
E(1) X(8) P(3) E(1) C(3) T(1) E(1) D(2)
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Definition
/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/
verb
- To predict or believe that something will happen“He never expected to be discovered.”
- To consider obligatory or required.
- To consider reasonably due.“You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.”
- (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.
- To wait for; to await.
adjective
- Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur“The expected storm never arrived.”
Source: Wiktionary
