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expectant

UK
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
US
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/

Translations

expectantnoun
expectants
pl
UK
/ɪkˈspektənt/
US
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
The expectant was attending prenatal classes.
Беременная посещала занятия для будущих мам.
Additional translations
надежда
Synonyms
the hopeful
expectant mother
mother-to-be
expectant parent
prospective parent
father-to-be
expectantadjective
more expectant
Comp.
most expectant
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
US
/ɪkˈspɛktənt/
The expectant mother was preparing the nursery for her baby.
Надеющаяся мать готовила детскую для своего ребенка.
The expectant crowd waited eagerly for the concert to begin.
Ожидающая толпа с нетерпением ждала начала концерта.
Additional translations
предвкушающий
Synonyms
anticipatory
pregnant
promising
awaiting
hopeful
Antonyms
disappointed
unexpectant

Definitions

expectantnoun
A person who is anticipating or looking forward to something, especially a woman who is pregnant.
The expectant sat quietly in the waiting room, hands folded over her stomach.
An heir whose right to property or title has not yet vested.
As heir expectant, he took a keen interest in the estate's management.
expectantadjective
Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good.
The expectant crowd waited eagerly for the concert to begin.
Pregnant; carrying a child.
The expectant mother attended prenatal classes to prepare for the arrival of her baby.
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