Synonyms for expected
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
The expected storm never arrived.
Related words
- Phrases
- expected value
Example sentences
- due The accident was due to the driver's carelessness.
- usual Jack isn't here. He may have missed his usual bus.
- anticipated It's going to be a bit longer than we anticipated.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| expected | steady | |
| due | steady | |
| usual | steady | |
| anticipated | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- due1
- 5 letters
- usual3
- 7 letters
- natural3, regular3
- 8 letters
- ordinary4
- 11 letters
- anticipated5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (usual3 = 3 syllables).