Sekirov Dictionary

expecting

/ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 3

adjective2

•
Expectant.
- Dunscomb was in the sanctum, while a single clerk and three or four clients, countryment of decent exterior and very expecting countenances, occupied the outer room . — 1850
•
Of a woman, female animal, or couple, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
- The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning childcare.
- When is the new couple expecting?

noun1

The process by which somebody expects something.

forms

expectings · more expecting · most expecting

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