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B.J Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

DIfference

We are expected/supposed to be quiet in this office.

What's the differences?
  

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J What's the differences ? difference 'Be supposed to' means 'to be required to do something because of the position one is in or an agreement one has made'. 'Be expected to' stands for 'to require (someone) to fulfil an obligation'.

— Andriy Lapin

  • J What's the differences ?
  • difference 'Be supposed to' means 'to be required to do something because of the position one is in or an agreement one has made'.
  • 'Be expected to' stands for 'to require (someone) to fulfil an obligation'.
  • As you can see, the meanings are very similar, so the words may be used interchangeably.
  • Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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Hello, B.J,
B.JWhat's the differences? difference


'Be supposed to' means 'to be required to do something because of the position one is in or an agreement one has made'.
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