The difference between Expected and Unlikely
When used as adjectives, expected means anticipated, whereas unlikely means not likely.
Unlikely is also noun with the meaning: something or somebody considered unlikely.
Unlikely is also adverb with the meaning: in an improbable manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Expected and Unlikely
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Expected as an adjective:
Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur
Examples:
"The expected storm never arrived."
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Expected as a verb:
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Unlikely as an adjective:
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
Examples:
"It's very unlikely that you'll be able to walk perfectly after being in a cast for six months."
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Unlikely as an adjective:
Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.
Examples:
"unlikely means"
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Unlikely as an adverb:
In an improbable manner.
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Unlikely as a noun:
Something or somebody considered unlikely.