Standard Lemma guide

expectedly

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/

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adv

Meaning 1

In an expected way; as expected; predictably.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: unexpectedly

History

Etymology

From expected + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: várhatóan — as expected; predictably
  • Japanese: 案の定 (annojo) — as expected; predictably
  • Japanese: 予想通り (yosōdōri) — as expected; predictably