Unsurprising - English meaning

verb

Regard as probable; expect or predict.

Usage examples:

She anticipated scorn on her return to the theatre

verb

Past simple and past participle of anticipate

Usage examples:

We don't anticipate any trouble., we had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't antic…

verb

Wait for (an event).

Usage examples:

We await the proposals with impatience

verb

Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Usage examples:

Rain is forecast for scotland

noun

A calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.

Usage examples:

Together the two firms can provide financial forecasts for virtually every listed company in the wo…

noun

A statement of what is likely to happen in the future

Usage examples:

The forecast is heavy rain for tomorrow., the government is forecasting that unemployment will cont…

adjective

Able to be foreseen or predicted.

Usage examples:

The situation is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future

adjective

Able to be understood in advance

Usage examples:

Unfortunately, he was likely to remain in power for the foreseeable future (= for a long time, beyo…

verb

Be aware of beforehand; predict.

Usage examples:

We did not foresee any difficulties

Past participle of foresee

adjective

Such as well might happen or be true; probable.

Usage examples:

Speculation on the likely effect of opting out

adverb

Probably.

Usage examples:

We will most likely go to a bar

adjective

Expected to happen; probable

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] if i don’t write it down, i’m likely to forget., i’ll most likely get there at …

adjective

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

Usage examples:

A logical impossibility

combining form

In adjectives corresponding chiefly to nouns ending in -logy (such as pharmacological corresponding to pharmacology ).

adjective

Reasonable and based on good judgment

Usage examples:

After the children were grown, moving to a smaller house was the logical thing to do., related mate…

adjective

Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

Usage examples:

It's quite normal for puppies to bolt their food

noun

The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.

Usage examples:

Her temperature was above normal

adjective

Ordinary or usual; as would be expected

Usage examples:

He seemed perfectly normal to me., the temperature is above/below normal today.

phrase

What is normal or expected in any given circumstances.

Usage examples:

Looking gorgeous is par for the course with her

idiom

What should be expected because of past experience

Usage examples:

The school budget is going to be cut again this year, but then that’s par for the course.

adjective

Able to be predicted.

Usage examples:

The market is volatile and never predictable

adjective

Acting or happening in a way that is expected

Usage examples:

Comets usually appear at predictable times., she’s so predictable – she always wants to go to the s…

adjective

Happening as or when expected

Usage examples:

Bonds are attractive for investors seeking predictable returns on their investments., the supermark…

adjective

Stated or estimated as likely to happen in the future; forecast.

Usage examples:

The predicted growth in road traffic

verb

Say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.

Usage examples:

It is too early to predict a result

verb

Past simple and past participle of predict

Usage examples:

It's still not possible to accurately predict the occurrence of earthquakes., [ + that ] who could …

adjective

Likely to happen or be the case.

Usage examples:

It is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further

noun

A person who is likely to become or do something, especially one who is likely to be chosen for a team.

Usage examples:

Merson and wright are probables

adjective

Likely to be true or likely to happen

Usage examples:

The doctor said that the most probable cause of death was heart failure., i’ll probably be home abo…

verb

Perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).

Usage examples:

He didn't understand a word i said

verb

Know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

verb

To know the meaning of something, or to know how a person feels and why the person behaves in a particular way

Usage examples:

[ + question word ] i don’t understand what he means., [ t ] is there anyone here who understands e…