Expected — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun phrase adjective /ik-ˈspekt/ ex·pect

Meaning & Definition of Expected

Expected (verb)

  1. to consider probable or certain
  2. to consider reasonable, due, or necessary
  3. to consider bound in duty or obligated

Expected (noun)

  1. the sum of the values of a random variable with each value multiplied by its probability of occurrence
  2. the integral of the product of a probability density function of a continuous random variable and the random variable itself when taken over all possible values of the variable

Expected (phrase)

  1. to assume that something very bad will happen

Expected (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events

    "the children did their chores, but not without the expected whining"

    similar: anticipated, awaited, due, scheduled, slated
    near: behind, behindhand, belated, delinquent, dilatory, late, latish, overdue, tardy, early, premature, untimely, unanticipated, unforeseen, unlooked-for

Expected (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

    "we expect their arrival late this afternoon"

    similar: anticipated, awaited, hoped (for), watched (for), looked for, looked forward to
    related: banked on, counted (on or upon), depended (on or upon), relied (on or upon), waited (for), envisaged, envisioned, foresaw, foretold, predicted, prophesied, assumed, presumed, presupposed, contemplated, eyed, viewed
    near: doubted, questioned

Related Entry: Expect (verb)

Expect is a different word from Expected. The synonyms below are for expect, not for expected.

  1. to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

    "we expect their arrival late this afternoon"

    similar: anticipate, await, hope (for), watch (for), look for, look forward to
    related: bank on, count (on or upon), depend (on or upon), rely (on or upon), wait (for), envisage, envision, foresee, foretell, predict, prophesy, assume, presume, presuppose, contemplate, eye, view
    near: doubt, question

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Expected

The most common words with a similar meaning to Expected:

anticipated, awaited, due, scheduled, slated, hoped (for), watched (for), looked for, looked forward to

Related Words for Expected

banked on, counted (on or upon), depended (on or upon), relied (on or upon), waited (for), envisaged, envisioned, foresaw, foretold, predicted, prophesied, assumed, presumed, presupposed, contemplated, eyed, viewed

Near Antonyms of Expected

behind, behindhand, belated, delinquent, dilatory, late, latish, overdue, tardy, early, premature, untimely, unanticipated, unforeseen, unlooked-for, doubted, questioned

Word Forms of Expected

Inflections: expecting, expects

Derived words: expectable (adjective), expectably (adverb), expectedly (adverb), expectedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Expected

Latin exspectare to look forward to, from ex- + spectare to look at, frequentative of specere to look spy

First known use: 1560i

Words & Phrases Containing Expected

expected value

Frequently Asked Questions about Expected

What does "Expected" mean?

"Expected" means to consider probable or certain. As an a verb, a noun, a phrase and an adjective, it is defined as: to consider probable or certain. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Expected"?

Other words for "Expected" include anticipated, awaited, due, scheduled, slated, hoped (for), watched (for) and looked for. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Expected" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Expected"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Expected". Common alternatives include anticipated, awaited, due, scheduled, slated, hoped (for), watched (for), looked for and looked forward to.

How do you use "Expected" in a sentence?

Examples of "Expected" in a sentence: "the children did their chores, but not without the expected whining"; "we expect their arrival late this afternoon".

Is "Expected" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Expected" can be used as a verb, a noun, a phrase and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Expected"?

"Expected" is pronounced /ik-ˈspekt/ and divided into syllables as ex·pect.

What is the origin of the word "Expected"?

"Expected" comes from Latin exspectare to look forward to, from ex- + spectare to look at, frequentative of specere to look spy. First known use: 1560i.

What is another word for "Expected" meaning "being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events"?

When "Expected" (adjective) means being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events, synonyms include anticipated, awaited, due, scheduled and slated.