expecting
Prononciation : [ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ]
Mot
Contexte : « anticipation »
(verb) to think something will happen in the future. It’s like when you think you will get a present for your birthday, you are expecting it.
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I am expecting my friends to come over for dinner tonight.
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She was not expecting any guests and was surprised when they arrived.
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What are you expecting to happen at the party?
Contexte : « pregnancy »
(verb) to be pregnant and waiting for a baby to be born. When someone says they are expecting, it usually means they have a baby coming soon.
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They are expecting their first child in the summer.
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She is not expecting a baby at this time.
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Are you expecting a baby soon?
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