Expect

/ɛkˈspɛkt/ verb

To predict or believe that something will happen

Definition

  1. (verb) To predict or believe that something will happen “He never expected to be discovered.”
  2. (verb) To consider obligatory or required.
  3. (verb) To consider reasonably due. “You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.”
  4. (verb) (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.
  5. (verb) To wait for; to await.
  6. (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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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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