Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Expecting.
Expecting - as a verb
Regard something as probable or likely
Example: "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticipate14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Consider obligatory; request and expect
Example: "We require our secretary to be on time"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask7require16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Look forward to the probable occurrence of
Example: "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
await8look8wait7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Consider reasonable or due
Example: "I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed"
Look forward to the birth of a child
Example: "She is expecting in march"
Be pregnant with
Example: "She is bearing his child"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear6carry10gestate8have a bun in the ovenExpecting - as a noun
The process by which somebody expects something.
Expecting - as an adjective
Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
Example: "The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning childcare."
Example Sentences
"She is expecting a baby in a few months."
"The expecting mother looked radiant in her pregnancy glow."
"We were not expecting such a positive response to our campaign."
"The expecting parents had already prepared the nursery for their baby."
"I'm sorry, but I wasn't expecting any visitors today."
Word Game Points
Is EXPECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is EXPECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is EXPECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
