expectations
Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛkteɪʃənz]
Word
Context: "emotions"
(noun) what you think will happen in the future. It's like when you hope something good will occur, or you believe that someone will do something. People have expectations about school, jobs, and even friendships.
Example
I have high expectations for my math grades this year because I've been studying hard.
Example
Her expectations for the movie were not met, as it was not as good as she thought it would be.
Example
What are your expectations for the party this weekend?
Context: "social norms"
(noun) things that society or groups think are normal or required. These are ideas about how people should act or what they should do. Like how kids are expected to go to school and be polite.
Example
The school's expectations for students include being respectful and doing their homework.
Example
He didn't meet the expectations of his parents, who wanted him to become a doctor.
Example
What are the expectations for behavior in this classroom?
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