Expected

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Regarded as likely to happen or arrive; anticipated. Considered probable or required as appropriate.

“The project was completed ahead of the expected delivery date.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/

Syllables

ex·pect·ed

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Synonyms

anticipated predicted forecastawaited

Antonyms

unexpected

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Wordle

Eight letters with -ED ending; contains four vowels E, E, E

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Scrabble

Worth 20 points; the X is worth 8 points for excellent scoring

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