Word
expecting
Phoneticsex·pect·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/
UK/ɛkspˈɛktɪŋ/
Definitions
01anticipating something
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.
“We are expecting a heavy storm later this afternoon, so stay inside.”
“The analysts were expecting a significant rise in market volatility following the central bank's announcement, though the actual reaction was surprisingly muted.”
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02pregnant
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.
“They just announced that they are expecting their first child in June.”
“The company provides additional health benefits for expecting mothers to ensure they receive proper prenatal care throughout their term.”
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03the act of waiting
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Formal · Literary
n. the act or state of waiting for something to happen.
n. the state or process of anticipation or waiting for a predicted outcome.
“After hours of expecting, the news finally arrived.”
“The long years of expecting had worn down his patience, leaving him cynical about the eventual arrival of the inheritance.”
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- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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