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expectedly

/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/
adverb★Intermediate💡 as anticipated
general

in a manner that is anticipated or predicted

The stock market reacted expectedly to the news.

The stock market reacted as anticipated to the news.

She finished the race expectedly, given her training.

She finished the race as anticipated, given her training.

💡

Often used to describe outcomes that align with predictions or common expectations.

Collocations

react expectedlyrespond in a way that matches predictionsperform expectedlyachieve results as anticipated

Synonyms

predictablyas anticipatedas predicted

Antonyms

unexpectedlysurprisingly

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'expectedly' to describe outcomes that match predictions, often in formal or analytical contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'expect' + '-edly' (adverbial suffix), meaning 'in the manner of being expected'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe outcomes that align with predictions or common expectations. Can sometimes carry a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying lack of surprise.

Word Breakdown

expect
to anticipate or predict
root
+
-edly
in the manner of
suffix
English Dictionary

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