Spell Bee Word: expectation

Basic Details

Word: Expectation

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A belief that something will happen or that something is likely to be true.

Synonyms: Anticipation, belief, assumption

Antonyms: Doubt, disbelief, uncertainty

Idioms and Phrases

Under the expectation: To act or decide based on a belief that something will happen. Example: "She made plans for the weekend under the expectation that the weather would be nice."
Meet someone's expectations: To fulfil or satisfy what someone hoped for. Example: "The school play met everyones expectations, impressing the audience."

Usage Examples

Example 1: It is important to have realistic expectations about how long the project will take.

Example 2: The child had high expectations for his birthday party, hoping it would be the best ever.

Example 3: She felt a mix of excitement and anxiety as she approached the exam, holding onto her expectations of success.

Fun Fact

The word "expectation" comes from the Latin word expectatio, which means "waiting for." This reflects how we often feel like we are waiting for something we believe is likely to happen.

Famous Quote

"The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." Michelangelo

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "expectation" mean?

a) A belief that something will happen
b) A type of celebration
c) A physical object
d) A feeling of sadness

Answer: a) A belief that something will happen

2. Which of these is a synonym of "expectation"?

a) Surprisal
b) Anticipation
c) Regret
d) Confusion

Answer: b) Anticipation

3. Which term is an antonym of "expectation"?

a) Hope
b) Confidence
c) Doubt
d) Promise

Answer: c) Doubt

4. Which sentence uses "expectation" correctly?

a) My expectation is to see the stars shining every day.
b) She played the piano under high expectation from her friends.
c) The expectation of success inspired him to work harder.
d) They threw a party with expectation and joy.

Answer: c) The expectation of success inspired him to work harder.

5. What does the idiom "meet someone's expectations" mean?

a) To disappoint someone
b) To fulfil what someone hoped for
c) To ignore someone
d) To surprise someone

Answer: b) To fulfil what someone hoped for

Associated Words

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