expect
verb (used with object)
to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of.
expected
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past participleof expect.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof expect.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
expectverb (used with object)to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of.
Example Sentences
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Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Its first puppies are expected to be born in the first quarter of 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The company was once expected to publicly unveil its IPO prospectus shortly after Labor Day, which could have set the stage for it to list later in September.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Receiver Davante Adams is expected to be sidelined six to 10 weeks because of a hamstring injury suffered against the Cardinals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Elisha was still out searching for Sir Franklin and had not returned in the fall of 1854 as expected.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
