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EXPECTED

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Expected.

How to pronounce expected:

US

Expected - as an adjective

Considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

Example: "Prepared for the expected attack"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unexpected

Expected - as a verb

To predict or believe that something will happen

Example: "He never expected to be discovered."

To consider obligatory or required.

To consider reasonably due.

Example: "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.

To wait; to stay.

Example Sentences

"The expected delivery date for the package is tomorrow."
"He gave an expected response to the question."
"The expected outcome of the experiment was confirmed."
"The movie ended with the expected twist."
"Her performance lived up to the expected standard."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPECTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expected is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPECTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is EXPECTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expected is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPECTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is EXPECTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expected is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPECTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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