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Meaning of half-expect | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Almost to expect; to think that something may happen, without being entirely sure.

Examples

“- I'm afraid we have no appointments available until next week. - Oh, that's all right; I half-expected that.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

half-expected half-expecting half-expects half-inch half-inched half-inches