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predictably
Predictably (adv) means In a way that you would expect to happen.
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In a way that you would expect to happen.
"The wholesale slaughter of thousands of pigs has predictably drawn the protests of animal welfare and rights groups."
— Michael Pollan, The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006)
"Capello was keen to use Phil Jones, normally a defender, in central midfield - but it was hard work for the Manchester United teenager and his England colleagues in the first half as Spain predictably dominated possession."
— Phil McNulty, International friendly: England 1-0 Spain (2011)
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What is the meaning of predictably?
"predictably" (adv) means in a way that you would expect to happen.
What is the opposite of predictably?
The opposite of "predictably" is surprisingly.
