Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expected
adjective
/ɪkˈspɛktɪd/
Definition
regarded as likely to happen or anticipated.
Examples
- The expected outcome of the experiment was confirmed by the data.
- She was excited about the expected visit from her grandparents.
- It is expected to rain tomorrow.
Meaning
Something that is thought to be probable or likely to occur in the future.
Synonyms
- anticipated
- foreseen
- predicted
- likely
- probable
