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will expected
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "will expected" is not correct in English and does not convey a clear meaning.
It seems to be an attempt to express something that is anticipated or predicted, but it lacks proper grammatical structure. Example: "The results will be expected next week." (Corrected to "The results are expected next week.")
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
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Exact Expressions
2 human-written examples
If he does this Johnson will expected to be rewarded by Cameron for such a show of loyalty - and he may even have raised this issue with the Prime Minister already.
News & Media
More visualization usages will expected to be motivated and realized in the future.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
(We will expect it).
News & Media
People will expect it".
News & Media
Borrowers, however, will expect cheaper loans.
News & Media
Many will expect to get it free.
News & Media
The Bush administration will expect nothing less.
News & Media
"Everyone will expect what's coming".
News & Media
They will expect leadership and reliability.
News & Media
So they will expect substantial regional aid.
News & Media
She will expect an explanation.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming to express future expectations, avoid using "will expected". Instead, opt for grammatically correct alternatives such as "will be expected" or "is expected to".
Common error
A common mistake is to use "will expected" as a future passive form. Always include "be" between "will" and "expected" to form the correct future passive construction: "will be expected".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "will expected" is intended as a future passive construction, but it is grammatically incomplete. To function correctly, it requires the auxiliary verb "be" to form "will be expected". As Ludwig AI has highlighted, the expression is not correct.
Frequent in
News & Media
50%
Science
50%
Formal & Business
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Less common in
Academia
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Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "will expected" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. As Ludwig AI points out, it is not a standard English construction. If you intend to express a future expectation, the correct forms are "will be expected" or "is expected to". While the phrase appears in a few contexts, mainly news and media and scientific texts, its rarity and grammatical issues make it unsuitable for formal use. Always aim for grammatically sound alternatives to ensure clarity and credibility in your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
will be expected to
Adds the auxiliary verb "be" to create a grammatically correct passive future form.
is expected to
Replaces the future auxiliary "will" with a present tense form of "to be" and a passive infinitive, correcting the grammatical structure.
are expected to
Uses the present tense passive form to indicate a general expectation.
it is anticipated that
Replaces the phrase with a more formal and grammatically sound construction using "anticipated".
it is predicted that
Substitutes "predicted" for "expected", maintaining a formal tone and grammatical correctness.
it is foreseen that
Employs "foreseen" to convey a sense of anticipation, offering a grammatically correct alternative.
one can expect
Uses a general subject "one" to create a more formal and grammatically sound expression of expectation.
it is believed that
Uses a passive construction with "believed" to convey a sense of expectation or anticipation.
people anticipate
Shifts the focus to the people doing the anticipating rather than stating a general expectation.
the expectation is that
Restructures the sentence to highlight the expectation itself, ensuring grammatical correctness.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "expected" in the future tense?
The correct future tense passive construction is "will be expected", as in "The results "will be expected" tomorrow".
Is "will expected" grammatically correct?
No, "will expected" is grammatically incorrect. The auxiliary verb "be" is missing to form the future passive tense. The correct form is ""will be expected"".
What can I say instead of "will expected"?
You can use alternatives like "is expected to" or "are expected to" depending on the context and subject.
Which is correct, "will expected" or "will be expected"?
"Will be expected" is the correct form. The phrase "will expected" is grammatically incorrect.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested