expectant

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪkˈspɛktənt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɪkˈspɛktənt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ik spek′tənt)


expectant
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Sense: Characterized by anticipation
Synonyms:
expecting, hoping, hopeful Collocations, waiting Collocations, awaiting, anticipating, anticipative, in expectation, watchful, vigilant, eager Collocations, ready Collocations, looking forward to, prepared Collocations, in suspense, gaping, apprehensive Collocations, on tenterhooks, on edge, itching, raring, wild Collocations, with bated breath, impatient Collocations, excited Collocations, nervous Collocations
Antonyms:
indifferent, apathetic, uninterested, nonchalant, unprepared
Sense: Anticipating birth
Synonyms:
pregnant Collocations, expecting, with child, knocked up (slang), in the club (slang), preggers (slang), up the duff (slang)
Antonyms:
nonpregnant, barren Collocations, infertile


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