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expect

/ɪkˈspekt/

To think or believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive. It is also used to express that you believe someone has a duty to do something.

Exemplos

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1

I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.

I think it is likely to rain later today.

2

The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.

The school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.

3

I didn't expect to see you at the party!

I was surprised to see you there.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
expectation
Verb
expect
Advérbio
expectedly
Adjetivo
expectant
Relacionado
expectancy
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'EXpect' as looking 'EXternally' (outward) into the future to see what is coming.

Quiz rápido

We ___ more than fifty people to attend the wedding next week.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: expect

Exemplos

1

I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.

everyday

I think it is likely to rain later today.

2

The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.

formal

The school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.

3

I didn't expect to see you at the party!

informal

I was surprised to see you there.

4

Economists expect that the inflation rate will remain stable throughout the year.

academic

Experts predict that prices will not change much this year.

5

We expect a detailed response from our suppliers by the end of the business day.

business

We are waiting for and require an answer from the vendors today.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
expectation
Verb
expect
Advérbio
expectedly
Adjetivo
expectant
Relacionado
expectancy

Colocações comuns

expect a baby to be pregnant
expect the best to have a positive outlook on a situation
fully expect to be completely sure something will happen
as expected happening in the way that was predicted
expect a call to wait for someone to telephone you

Frases Comuns

expecting a baby

pregnant

what do you expect?

used to say you are not surprised by a bad situation

beyond expectations

better or more than what was predicted

Frequentemente confundido com

expect vs wait

'Wait' is the physical act of staying in a place until something happens, while 'expect' is the mental belief that it will happen.

expect vs hope

'Hope' is wanting something to happen, while 'expect' is thinking it is likely to happen.

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Notas de uso

The verb 'expect' is frequently followed by an object and a 'to' infinitive (e.g., 'I expect him to arrive'). When used in the continuous form 'expecting', it often refers to pregnancy.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I am expecting the bus' when they mean 'I am waiting for the bus.' Use 'expect' for the belief and 'wait' for the time spent.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'EXpect' as looking 'EXternally' (outward) into the future to see what is coming.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'expectare', which means 'to look out for' or 'to await'.

Padrões gramaticais

expect + to + verb expect + object + to + verb expect + that + clause
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Contexto cultural

In English-speaking business cultures, saying 'I expect you to...' is a polite but very firm way of giving a direct order.

Quiz rápido

We ___ more than fifty people to attend the wedding next week.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: expect

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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