English · Word Candidate

expect

/ɪkˈspɛkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: expects · expecting · expected

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To predict or believe that something will happen

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dự đoán hoặc tin rằng điều gì đó sẽ xảy ra

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Verb

when you least expect it

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To consider obligatory or required.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

coi là bắt buộc hoặc cần thiết

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Verb

England expects that every man will do his duty.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “expect” mean?

To predict or believe that something will happen

Is “expect” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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