word
Expect
Ih-KSPEHKT
/ɪˈkspɛkt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
expect
Dictionary meaning
Be pregnant with.
Examples
- I am expecting in March.
- I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed.
Synonyms: carry
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