"Expected" refers to something anticipated or foreseen as likely to happen. It implies a sense of predictability or anticipation based on prior knowledge or experience. When something is expected, there is a degree of certainty or likelihood attached to its occurrence.

"Expected" can either be used as the past tense of the verb "expect" ("I expected this to happen") or as an adjective to describe the expected occurrence itself ("the expected storm").
Example sentences using "expected"
- The company's quarterly earnings were better than expected, leading to a surge in stock prices.
- We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.

Ten Synonyms for "Expected" & Example Sentences
- Anticipated
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We anticipated a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
2. Predicted
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We predicted a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
3. Foreseen
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We foresaw a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
4. Projected
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We projected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
5. Presumed
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We presumed a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
6. Assumed
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We assumed a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
7. Envisaged
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We envisaged a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
8. Awaited
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We awaited a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
9. Counted on
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We counted on a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
10. Planned for
We expected a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.
✍️ We planned for a large turnout for the event, but the actual attendance exceeded our wildest expectations.

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