expectation
Meaning
Expectation refers to a strong belief or anticipation about what will happen in the future, often based on past experiences or social norms.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "expectation" with "expectancy," which refers more to the state of expecting rather than the belief itself.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Monday
morning
I
stood
by
the
door
because
I
was
waiting
for
a
package
,
and
the
expectation
made
time
feel
slower
.
I
decided
to
walk
to
the
corner
bakery
while
I
waited
,
enjoying
the
warm
smell
of
bread
.
When
I
returned
,
a
neighbour
had
picked
up
the
parcel
and
left
a
note
,
which
ended
my
little
worry
.
I
felt
relieved
and
thought
that
small
routines
like
this
can
change
a
plain
morning
into
something
pleasant
.
Common Phrases
high expectation
manage expectations
realistic expectation
Synonyms
Related Words
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