01 Word definition

expect

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is EXPECT a word?

Yes. EXPECT is a 6-letter verb. regard something as probable or likely Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell EXPECT?

E-X-P-E-C-T

EXPECT contains 6 letters, begins with E, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. regard something as probable or likely

    “The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow”

2verb

  1. consider obligatory; request and expect

    “We require our secretary to be on time”
Synonyms
anticipateaskrequire
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score17points
Words With Friends19points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is EXPECT spelled?

E1X2P3E4C5T6
Starts withEXPFirst 3 letters
Ends withECTLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats E
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About EXPECT.

How do you spell EXPECT?

EXPECT is spelled E-X-P-E-C-T. It contains 6 letters.