expecting
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.thinking or believing that something will happen soon.
v.anticipating a future event or arrival based on probability or a previous arrangement.
Simple“We are expecting a heavy storm later this afternoon, so stay inside.”
In context“The analysts were expecting a significant rise in market volatility following the central bank's announcement, though the actual reaction was surprisingly muted.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.used to say that a woman is going to have a baby.
adj.pregnant; used as a predicative adjective to describe a woman or couple awaiting the birth of a child.
Simple“They just announced that they are expecting their first child in June.”
In context“The company provides additional health benefits for expecting mothers to ensure they receive proper prenatal care throughout their term.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.the act or state of waiting for something to happen.
n.the state or process of anticipation or waiting for a predicted outcome.
Simple“After hours of expecting, the news finally arrived.”
In context“The long years of expecting had worn down his patience, leaving him cynical about the eventual arrival of the inheritance.”
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