"Expecting" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Expecting" Meaning

Used to indicate that someone is waiting for something to happen, or that it is likely to happen soon. For example:

"I'm expecting a call from my friend later today. I've invited her to meet up for lunch."

Here, "expecting" means waiting for or anticipating that the call will come at a specific time.

"Expecting" Examples

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Expecting is a verb that means to anticipate or look forward to something, especially something that is going to happen in the future.

Examples:


I am expecting a big surprise on my birthday. (To anticipate or look forward to something that is going to happen in the future)
The company is expecting a significant increase in sales next quarter. (To anticipate or look forward to a particular outcome or result)
She was expecting a baby, and we were all excited for her. (To anticipate or look forward to the birth of a child)
The airport is expecting a large number of passengers during the holiday season. (To anticipate or look forward to a regular or predictable event)
I'm expecting to hear back from the college soon with news about my application. (To anticipate or look forward to a specific piece of news or information)

"Expecting" Similar Words

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