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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.
Use 'expectedly' to describe outcomes that match predictions, often in formal or analytical contexts.
Derived from 'expect' + '-edly' (adverbial suffix), meaning 'in the manner of being expected'.
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.