verbπShareTo predict or believe that something will happen"He never expected to be discovered."attitudemindfuturepossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consider obligatory or required."The teacher is expecting all students to complete their homework by Friday. "attitudedemandbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consider reasonably due."You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."attitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due."Sarah is expecting a baby next spring. "familyhumanbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait for; to await."She is expecting a phone call from the doctor. "timefuturefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait; to stay."Even though the store was closing, the security guard was expecting to stay until all the employees had left the building. "timefuturefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process by which somebody expects something."The manager's constant expecting of immediate results created a stressful work environment. "processactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant."The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning childcare."familymedicinephysiologybodyorganismanimalhumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
