A belief that something will happen or is likely to happen.

The feeling or belief about what will happen in the future.

भविष्य में क्या होगा, इसकी भावना या विश्वास।

English Usage: The expectations of the audience were exceeded by the performance.

Hindi Usage: दर्शकों की अपेक्षाएँ प्रदर्शन द्वारा पार की गई थीं।

To regard something as likely to happen.

To anticipate or look forward to something.

किसी चीज़ की उम्मीद करना या उसकी प्रतीक्षा करना।

English Usage: We expect a response from you by next week.

Hindi Usage: हम अगले सप्ताह तक आपके उत्तर की उम्मीद करते हैं।