English

Adverb

predictably ‎(comparative more predictably, superlative most predictably)

1. In a manner that can be expected or anticipated.

   Predictably he returned to the scene of his crime, where the police were waiting to arrest him.

   • 2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport:

     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.