Word
anticipated
Phoneticsan·tic·i·pat·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/
UK/æntˈɪsɪpˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01to expect or predict
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to think that something will happen in the future and perhaps prepare for it.
v. to foresee or predict a future event and take action in expectation of it. Often used with a direct object or a 'that' clause.
“The company anticipated a drop in sales during the winter months.”
“Economists had anticipated the market correction for several months, though the speed of the decline caught many retail investors by surprise.”
Usage
Often followed by a noun phrase or a gerund (-ing form).
02expected or awaited
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing something that people are waiting for or expecting to happen.
adj. functioning as a participial adjective to describe an event, arrival, or result that is expected or looked forward to.
“The highly anticipated movie finally opened in cinemas last night.”
“The long-anticipated report on urban infrastructure was finally released to the public, sparking immediate debate among city planners.”
Usage
Commonly used in the attributive position before a noun.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“But in the end she wasn't as homesick as she'd anticipated.” “He anticipated in 2021 that the crisis would lead to civil war.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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