Pronunciation: /ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/
noun a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen
A1 I am filled with anticipation for my birthday party.
A2 The children waited in anticipation for the magician to arrive.
B1 The anticipation of starting a new job can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.
B2 The anticipation of their reunion after years apart was overwhelming.
C1 The anticipation of the announcement kept everyone on edge.
C2 The anticipation of the results was almost unbearable.
adjective anticipatory
A1 I feel anticipation before opening my birthday presents.
A2 The children waited in anticipation for the magician to start the show.
B1 The anticipation of going on vacation kept me excited all week.
B2 The anticipation of the upcoming concert made the fans eager to buy tickets.
C1 The anticipation of the new book release had readers lining up outside the bookstore.
C2 The anticipation of the final exam results was nerve-wracking for the students.
formal The anticipation of the upcoming merger has been building among investors.
informal I can't contain my anticipation for the concert next week!
slang I'm on pins and needles with anticipation for the new season of my favorite show.
figurative The anticipation hung in the air like a thick fog, enveloping everyone in its grasp.
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