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- pronunciation:
- ihk
spekt
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
expects, expecting, expected |
| definition 1: |
When you expect something to happen, you feel sure that it will happen. If you expect someone to do something, you feel sure they will do it.
We expected the rain, so we took our umbrellas with us.Our dad went on a trip last week, but we are expecting him to be back tomorrow.Everyone expected the test to be really hard, but it was pretty easy.- synonyms:
- anticipate, foresee, predict
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| definition 2: |
When you expect something, you hope for it and wait for it to come.
Katie is expecting a package from her grandmother today, so she keeps looking out the window and hoping the mail will come soon.My mom said that I should not expect a new bike for my birthday because my old one is still good.- synonyms:
- anticipate, hope for
- antonyms:
- doubt
- similar words:
- calculate upon, foresee, predict, think, trust, wait for, watch for
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| definition 3: |
If you are expected to do something, you have to do it because of someone's request or order. In some cases, though, someone will just be angry or disappointed if you don't do it. If your parents expect you to do your homework after dinner, you have to do it after dinner or they will be upset or disappointed with you.
The soldiers are expected to make their beds perfectly and take good care of their uniforms.When the teacher reads the class a story, she expects them to be quiet. |
| related words: |
hope, wait |
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