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Meaning

1. Meaning 1 · verb

   To predict or believe that something will happen

   “He never expected to be discovered.”

2. Meaning 2 · verb

   To consider obligatory or required.

3. Meaning 3 · verb

   To consider reasonably due.

   “You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.”

4. Meaning 4 · verb

   (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.

5. Meaning 5 · verb

   To wait for; to await.

6. Meaning 6 · verb

   To wait; to stay.

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

   “The expected storm never arrived.”

How this word is used

• Everyday “He never expected to be discovered.”
• General “You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.”
• Everyday “The expected storm never arrived.”

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