expectedly
/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/adverb★Intermediate
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.
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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
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💡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
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