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Expected

Ih-KSPEH-ktuhd

/ɪˈkspɛktʌd/

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expected

Dictionary meaning

Considered likely or probable to happen or arrive.

Examples

  • Prepared for the expected attack.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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