Definition
- (verb) To predict or believe that something will happen “He never expected to be discovered.”
- (verb) To consider obligatory or required.
- (verb) To consider reasonably due. “You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.”
- (verb) (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.
- (verb) To wait for; to await.
- (verb) To wait; to stay.
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Word stats
- Expect contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 17.
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Words starting with EXP
- expand
- expandable
- expanded
- expanding
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- expanse
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- expansionist
- expansionists
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- expansively
- expansiveness
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Frequently asked questions
What does Expect mean?
To predict or believe that something will happen
What are the anagrams of Expect?
Valid anagrams: except.
How many letters are in Expect?
Expect has 6 letters.
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