expected
Translation
anticipated, predicted, supposed
Examples
The expected arrival time is 10 a.m.
The expected arrival time is 10 a.m.
This was the expected result.
This was the expected result.
As expected, the film was a great success.
As expected, the film was a great success.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is expected (sth.) is thought to be going to happen The expected arrival time is 10 a.m.
as expected in the way that was predicted As expected, the film was a great success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anticipated, predicted, likely. Antonyms: unexpected, surprising.
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to expect', from Latin 'expectare', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
It's the past participle of 'expect' used as an adjective. If you expect something, it becomes an expected event.