expected
/ɪkˈspɛktɪd/
ex · pect · ed
ɪk · ˈspɛk · tɪd
English Definition
adj. regarded as likely to happen
Significado en Español
esperado, previsto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
được mong đợi, được dự đoán
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Example Sentence
The train arrived at the expected time.
火车按预期时间到达了。
Synonyms
anticipated
predicted
foreseen
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “expected”:
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A
unexpected
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B
unforeseen
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C
anticipated
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D
surprising
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C — anticipated.
“expected” means adj. regarded as likely to happen
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The heavy afternoon rain was fully ______, so everyone brought umbrellas.
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A
surprising
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B
sudden
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C
expected
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D
shocking
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C — expected.
“expected” means adj. regarded as likely to happen
Common questions about “expected”
What does “expected” mean?
expected — adj. regarded as likely to happen. In Chinese: 预期的，预料的.
How do you pronounce “expected”?
expected is pronounced /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · pect · ed.
How do you use “expected” in a sentence?
The train arrived at the expected time. (火车按预期时间到达了。)
What are synonyms for “expected”?
anticipated, predicted, foreseen — all close in meaning to expected (adj. regarded as likely to happen).
Is “expected” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. expected appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
