expecting
Произношение: [ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
I am expecting my friends to come over for dinner tonight.
Пример
She was not expecting any guests and was surprised when they arrived.
Пример
What are you expecting to happen at the party?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
They are expecting their first child in the summer.
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She is not expecting a baby at this time.
Пример
Are you expecting a baby soon?
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