expect
gb/ɪkspˈɛkt/ us/ɪkspˈɛkt/
A2
Inglés
~ 400
számít, elvár, babát vár, terhes
VERBO
A2
1
számít
B1
Patrón de uso:
to expect [something] to [verb]
We expect the train to arrive on time.
Arra számítunk, hogy a vonat időben megérkezik.
I expect she'll call me later today.
Arra számítok, hogy még ma felhív.
They expect prices to rise next year.
He expects to finish the project by Friday.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I expect it will rain tomorrow.
Arra számítok, hogy holnap esni fog.
She expects to see her friend.
Arra számít, hogy találkozni fog a barátjával.
We expect the bus at 8 o'clock.
They expect to win the game.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expect' with 'hope'; 'hope' expresses desire, while 'expect' expresses belief about likelihood.
Significado
Believe something will happen
Colocaciones
expect results
|expect trouble
|expect a call
|expect rain
Sinónimos
anticipate (Slightly more formal; often implies preparing for something.)
Antónimos
doubt (Means to feel uncertain or believe something is unlikely.)
Temas
daily life
|thinking
|predictions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To think that something will happen.
To think or believe that something is likely to happen or be true in the future.
VERBO
B1
2
elvár
B1
Patrón de uso:
to expect [someone] to [verb]
The teacher expects all students to complete their homework.
A tanár elvárja, hogy minden diák elkészítse a házi feladatát.
We expect employees to arrive on time.
Elvárjuk, hogy az alkalmazottak pontosan érkezzenek.
Parents expect their children to be polite.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My boss expects me to work hard.
A főnököm elvárja tőlem, hogy keményen dolgozzak.
The coach expects us to practice every day.
Az edző elvárja tőlünk, hogy mindennap eddzünk.
They expect students to wear uniforms.
Error frecuente:
Learners may forget to use 'to' before the verb after 'expect someone' (e.g., 'expect him do' instead of 'expect him to do').
Significado
Require as duty or standard
Colocaciones
expect punctuality
|expect good behavior
|expect payment
Sinónimos
demand (Stronger and more forceful than 'expect'.)
Antónimos
allow (Means to permit without requiring something.)
Temas
rules
|work
|relationships
|law
Definición
To say or think that someone must do something.
To demand or require someone to do something as part of a rule, duty, or standard.
VERBO
A2
3
Patrón de uso:
to be expecting [a baby/child]
She's expecting a baby in June.
Júniusra várja a babát.
They just announced they're expecting their first child.
Most jelentették be, hogy első gyermeküket várják.
My sister is expecting twins.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is expecting a baby.
Babát vár.
My friend is expecting her first child.
A barátnőm az első gyermekét várja.
They are expecting twins.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with the general meaning of 'expect'; context about pregnancy is needed.
Significado
Be pregnant and awaiting childbirth
Colocaciones
expect a baby
|expect twins
Sinónimos
be pregnant (More direct; 'expecting' is softer and more common in conversation.)
Temas
family
|health
|body
Definición
To be going to have a baby soon.
To be pregnant and waiting for the birth of a child.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
expect
AFI
GB/ɪkspˈɛkt/
US/ɪkspˈɛkt/
Sílabas y acento
ex - pect (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pect)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: expect
- 3rd Person Singular: expects
- Present Participle: expecting
- Past: expected
Familia de palabras
Forms
expects
verb
expecting
verb
expected
verb
Core family
expectation
noun B1
Related words
expectant
adjective
expectantly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unexpected
adjective B1
unexpectedly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
expectancy
noun B2
Expresiones
as expected
1/ˈæz ɪkspˈɛktɪd/
fixed phrase
Happened as predicted
Happened like people thought it would.
Ejemplos
- As expected, the meeting ran over time.
- The test was, as expected, quite difficult.
expect the worst
1/ɪkspˈɛkt ðə wˈɚst/
fixed phrase
Prepare for bad outcome
To think that the most bad thing will happen.
Ejemplos
- When traveling in winter, we always expect the worst and pack extra supplies.
- She tends to expect the worst in any situation.
what do you expect?
1/wˈʌt dˈu jˈu ɪkspˈɛkt ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
Rhetorical: outcome was inevitable
Used to say that something is not surprising.
Ejemplos
- He was late again—what do you expect?
- The food was cold, but what do you expect at that price?