Expecting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Expecting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of expect.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of expect.
More Meanings
- (not comparable) Of a woman, female animal, or couple, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
- Expectant.
- The process by which somebody expects something.
Example Sentences
When is the new couple expecting?
"Hello!?!" she said in a very expecting tone.
The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning childcare.
Dunscomb was in the sanctum, while a single clerk and three or four clients, countryment of decent exterior and very expecting countenances, occupied the outer room .
Word Forms
- expectings
Synonyms for expecting
Depending on context, synonyms include pregnant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anticipate, require, ask, look, await, wait.
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