anticipation
(noun)
noun
1. an expectation
Similar word(s): expectancy
Definition categories: feeling, expectation
2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
- each of them had their own anticipations
Similar word(s): expectancy
Definition categories: thought, expectation, outlook, prospect
3. the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
Similar word(s): prediction, prevision
Definition categories: thought, reasoning
4. anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
Similar word(s): expectation
Definition categories: state, hopefulness
Sentences with anticipation as a noun:
- Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick.
- He waited with great anticipation for Christmas to arrive.