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Meaning of the word expected in English

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expected

US /ɪkˈspek.tɪd/
UK /ɪkˈspek.tɪd/
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Adjective

regarded as likely to happen or arrive

Example:
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The expected arrival time is 3 PM.
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It was the expected outcome of the negotiations.
Synonym:
anticipated foreseen predicted likely probable

Past Participle

considered likely or certain to happen

Example:
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He expected to win the race.
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We expected them to arrive earlier.
Synonym:
anticipated looked forward to hoped for counted on
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