expected
Translation
expected, anticipated, predicted
Examples
The expected arrival time is 10 PM.
The expected arrival time is 10 p.m.
This was an expected result.
This was an expected result.
She is expected to win the race.
She is expected to win the race.
Grammar Patterns
the expected ((noun)) the anticipated (noun) The expected arrival time is 10 PM.
to be expected to ((do sth.)) to be supposed to do something She is expected to win the race.
as expected in the way that was anticipated The plan worked as expected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anticipated, predicted, likely; Antonyms: unexpected, surprising
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'expect', from Latin 'exspectare'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'expected', it's not a surprise. It's what you thought would happen.