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Synonyms & Similar Words
anticipating
awaiting
waiting
looking forward to
hoping
preparing
readying
planning
predicting
presuming
assuming
supposing
imagining
envisioning
picturing
forecasting
projecting
expecting
awaiting
looking for
watching for
waiting on
counting on
relying on
depending on
looking to
hoping for
wishing for
longing for
yearning for
craving
desiring
Meaning of Expecting
According to Merriam-Webster, "expecting" means to think that something will happen or that someone will do something, or to consider something likely to happen.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "expecting" as having a strong belief that something will happen, or having a strong desire for something to happen.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "expecting" as thinking or believing that something will happen, or being pregnant.
Example Uses
- She is expecting a baby in May, so she's been preparing the nursery.
- We're expecting a lot of guests at the party, so we need to buy more food and drinks.
- The weather forecast says we're expecting heavy rain tomorrow, so don't forget your umbrella.
- The company is expecting a significant increase in sales next quarter, so they're hiring more staff.
- She's expecting a call from the job interviewer, so she's been practicing her responses to common questions.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
doubting
questioning
denying
rejecting
refusing
dismissing
ignoring
neglecting
overlooking
disregarding
uncertain
unsure
skeptical
pessimistic
hopeless
despairing
disappointed
disheartened
discouraged
depressed