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conjecture vs expect

expect vs conjecture

conjecture is a noun but expect is not a noun.

conjecture and expect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conjecture Yes No Yes No
expect No No Yes No
As verbs, expect is a hypernym of conjecture; that is, expect is a word with a broader meaning than conjecture:
  • conjecture: to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  • expect: regard something as probable or likely
Other hypernyms of conjecture include anticipate.
conjecture (noun) expect (noun)
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
conjecture (verb) expect (verb)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds be pregnant with
look forward to the birth of a child
regard something as probable or likely
look forward to the probable occurrence of
consider reasonable or due
consider obligatory; request and expect
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