what is different between " to expect to" and "likely to" ?

Answer 1

Likely to - means it is possible

Expected to - means it is almost surely going to happen

Answer 2

An expectation is an anticipation. Depending on how the verb is used, "to expect to" could be an instruction - "You are expected to make your bed every morning before leaving your room."

However, "I expect to get a large sum of money soon" is not as definite as the form using the instruction. It is a statement of anticipation and implies performance - but is not in any case a definite declaration. Consider - "A great deal of money will arrive here soon." That removes doubt from the statement - which the verb "expect to" does not.

"Likely to" indicates anticipation, also, but in far less definite form than "expect to." "I am likely to get arrested if I don't put on more clothing" indicates possiblity, but not a more definite result. The same sentence, using "expect to" instead, means the person saying it anticipates the outcome firmly, in contrast with an alternative (to put on more clothing).

Now, I am likely to get some points for this answer. But I will not invest my expectations in it.

Answer 3

expected to has a better chance of happening than things that are likely to

Answer 4

When you expect something to happen, you are anticipating it. When something is likely to happen, that just means there is a good chance of it happening, but it isn't connected with anticipation.

Answer 5

to expect to is that u r already prepared n r consious that somethin is gonna occur
likely to is that ur not sure but it might happen

Answer 6

expect to is your are more to do it then likely to, you are not so sure to do it