Cool MateMeaning of Did not expect
To be surprised by an outcome or event.
In simple words: was surprised
Did not expect in a sentence
- I did not expect to see her at the party.
- They did not expect such a big crowd at the event.
- He did not expect the results to be so good.
How to use Did not expect
Use this phrase to express surprise about an outcome. It is suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in overly formal situations.
Grammar pattern
did not expect + object
Memory hint
Think of 'DID you EXPECT this?' but with a twist—YOU didn't!
Related words
Collocations with Did not expect
- did not expect anything
- did not expect this
- did not expect that
Synonyms for Did not expect
- didn't foresee
- didn't anticipate
- was surprised by
Opposites of Did not expect
- expected
- anticipated
Common mistakes with Did not expect
- Using 'didn't expected' instead of 'did not expect'
- Omitting 'did not' before the verb
- Confusing with 'did expect'
Did not expect appears in
Did not expect in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لم أتوقع
تفاجأت
- Bengaliবাংলা
আশা করিনি
অবাক হয়েছি
- GermanDeutsch
Nicht erwartet
war überrascht
- SpanishEspañol
No esperaba
me sorprendí
- Persianفارسی
انتظار نداشتن
غافلگیر شدن
- FrenchFrançais
Ne pas s'attendre à
a été surpris
- Hindiहिन्दी
उम्मीद नहीं थी
हैरान था
- ItalianItaliano
Non me l'aspettavo
ero sorpreso
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não esperava
ficou surpreso
- RussianРусский
Не ожидал
был удивлен
- Urduاردو
اندازہ نہیں تھا
حیران ہوا
- Chinese中文
没想到
感到惊讶
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Frequently asked questions about Did not expect
What does Did not expect mean?
was surprised
What is the definition of Did not expect?
To be surprised by an outcome or event.
How do you use Did not expect in a sentence?
I did not expect to see her at the party.
Can you give another example of Did not expect?
They did not expect such a big crowd at the event.
What are synonyms for Did not expect?
Common alternatives include didn't foresee, didn't anticipate, was surprised by.
What is the opposite of Did not expect?
Opposite meanings include expected, anticipated.
What words go with Did not expect?
It commonly pairs with did not expect anything, did not expect this, did not expect that.
What are common mistakes when using Did not expect?
Using 'didn't expected' instead of 'did not expect' Omitting 'did not' before the verb Confusing with 'did expect'
How do you pronounce Did not expect?
US: //dɪd nɑt ɪkˈspɛkt//, UK: //dɪd nɒt ɪkˈspɛkt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Did not expect?
Use this phrase to express surprise about an outcome. It is suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in overly formal situations.