How Do You Spell EXPECTING?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˈɛktɪŋ] (IPA)

"Expecting" is a common verb used to refer to someone who is anticipating or waiting for something to happen. It is pronounced in IPA as [ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ]. The first syllable "ex" is pronounced as [ɛks], similar to the word "excellent". The following syllable "pect" is pronounced as [pɛkt]. Finally, the suffix "-ing" is pronounced as [ɪŋ]. The spelling of "expecting" follows the general English phonetic rules, where the letter "x" is pronounced as "ks", and "-ing" is pronounced as "ɪŋ".

EXPECTING Meaning and Definition

  1. Expecting is a verb that refers to the act of having a belief or anticipation that something will happen or someone will arrive. It involves having a sense of certainty or hope that an event or outcome will occur in the future. The term can be used to describe various situations, including anticipating the birth of a baby, awaiting the arrival of guests, or having an assumption about a forthcoming result.

    In the context of pregnancy, expecting typically refers to a woman who is pregnant and is looking forward to the birth of her child. The term encompasses the idea of being pregnant and anticipating the arrival of the baby with both excitement and preparation.

    From a more general perspective, expecting can also imply having a belief or reliance on something occurring. This could involve expecting a package delivery, expecting a phone call from a friend, or expecting a certain outcome in a sports match. It signifies having a level of confidence or belief in the occurrence of an event or the behavior of someone or something.

    In summary, expecting refers to the act of anticipating, counting on, or having hope for the occurrence of something or the arrival of someone. It encompasses various notions such as pregnancy, belief in an event happening, or reliance on a certain outcome.

  2. Waiting or looking for the arrival of.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of EXPECTING

The word expecting originates from the Latin word expectare, which is a combination of ex- meaning out or thoroughly and spectare meaning to look. In this context, expectare means to look out for or await. Over time, the word evolved into Middle English as expecten, and eventually modified to its present form, expecting.

Idioms with the word EXPECTING

  • expecting (a child) The idiom "expecting (a child)" typically refers to the state or condition of being pregnant, specifically when used in the context of announcing or acknowledging someone's pregnancy.
  • be expecting The idiom "be expecting" means to be pregnant or in the state of anticipating something to happen or someone to arrive.

Similar spelling words for EXPECTING

Conjugate verb Expecting

CONDITIONAL

I would expect
we would expect
you would expect
he/she/it would expect
they would expect

FUTURE

I will expect
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have expected
we will have expected
you will have expected
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PAST

I expected
we expected
you expected
he/she/it expected
they expected

PAST PERFECT

I had expected
we had expected
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PRESENT

I expect
we expect
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they expect

PRESENT PERFECT

I have expected
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I am expecting
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I was expecting
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I will be expecting
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