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expectant

adjective

In an advanced stage of pregnancy

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
T
Contains
XP
Scrabble score
20
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪkˈspɛktənt

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Definitions

adjective

  1. In an advanced stage of pregnancy

    “Was big with child”

adjective

  1. Marked by eager anticipation

    “An expectant hush”

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Example Sentences

Was big with child
Was great with child
An expectant hush

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