expectˈantly adverb

expectāˈtion /eks-/ noun

1. The act or state of expecting
2. The prospect of future good
3. That which is or may fairly be expected
4. That which should happen, according to general norms of custom or behaviour
5. The degree of probability
6. The value of something expected
7. (in pl) prospect of fortune or profit by a will

expectˈative adjective

1. Giving rise to expectation
2. Reversionary

1. An expectancy
2. An anticipatory grant of a benefice not yet vacant

expectˈed adjective

expectˈedly adverb

expectˈer noun

expectˈing noun and adjective

expectˈingly adverb

In a state of expectation

Expectation Week noun (Christianity, esp C of E)

The period between Ascension Day and Whit Sunday, commemorating the Apostles' expectation of the Holy Spirit

be expecting (informal)

To be pregnant

life expectancy or expectation of life

The average length of time that one may expect to live