Expectedly vs. Expectantly — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Expectedly and Expectantly
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Expectedly
To look forward to the probable occurrence or appearance of
Expecting a phone call.
Expects rain on Sunday.
Expectantly
With an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good
She waited expectantly for his answer
He looked expectantly at his friend
Expectedly
To consider likely or certain
Expect to see them soon. See Usage Note at anticipate.
Expectantly
Having or marked by expectation
An expectant look.
An expectant hush.
Expectedly
To consider reasonable or due
We expect an apology.
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Expectantly
Pregnant
Expectant mothers.
Expectedly
To consider obligatory; require
The school expects its pupils to be on time.
Expectantly
In an expectant manner.
The cat looked expectantly at the mouse.
Expectedly
(Informal) To presume; suppose.
Expectantly
In an expectant manner;
She looked at him expectantly
Expectedly
To be pregnant. Used in progressive tenses
My wife is expecting again.
Expectedly
In an expected way; as expected; predictably.
Expectedly
In conformity with expectation.
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