To Be Expected

Synonyms of to be expected

• predictable
• foreseen
• anticipated

Antonyms of to be expected

• unexpected
• unforeseen
• surprising

Collocations of to be expected

high demand

Frequency: 70 %

The new iPhone is in high demand.

inevitable outcome

Frequency: 65 %

The conflict had an inevitable outcome.

unexpected twist

Frequency: 60 %

The movie had an unexpected twist at the end.

natural progression

Frequency: 50 %

Their relationship followed a natural progression.

low turnout

Frequency: 45 %

The event had a low turnout due to the bad weather.

Idiomatic Expressions for to be expected

• Phrase: As was to be expected
  Meaning: Referring to something that was anticipated or predicted
  Usage: The team lost the game, as was to be expected given their lack of preparation.