B2adjectivesocietybusiness
US/ɪkˈspek.tɪd/
UK/ɪkˈspek.tɪd/
thought likely to happen or to be true
In context
The expected arrival time is six o'clock, but the train may be late.
The results were better than expected, so the team celebrated.
Heavy rain is expected tomorrow across the northern provinces.
Words that go with expected
adjective + preposition
- expected toThe minister is expected to resign soon.
- better than expectedSales were better than expected.
adjective + noun
- expected outcomeThe expected outcome is a rise in sales.
- expected resultThe test gave the expected result.
- expected growthExpected growth is two percent this year.
- expected dateThe expected date of delivery is Friday.
adverb + adjective
- widely expectedA rate cut was widely expected.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The bus is expected arrive at nine.Correct: The bus is expected to arrive at nine.