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Exam: IELTS

expectancy

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of looking forward to something or the amount of time that someone is expected to live based on statistical data.

Example: The life expectancy in many countries has increased over the past few decades.

expectant

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktənt/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of waiting or looking forward to something, often used to refer to someone who is pregnant or anticipating a significant event.

Example: The expectant mother prepared the nursery for her baby.

noun

Definition: A person who is waiting for something to happen or looking forward to a future event.

Example: The expectant waited eagerly for the announcement of the winner.

expectantly

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktəntli/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you are waiting for something to happen or are hopeful about it.

Example: She looked at the door expectantly, waiting for her friend to arrive.

expectation

IPA: /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong belief or hope that something will happen in the future, often related to success or a specific outcome.

Example: She had high expectations for her exam results.

expectative

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktətɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of expecting or anticipating something.

Example: The expectative nature of her comments suggested that she was hoping for a positive response.

expected

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is anticipated or believed to happen soon.

Example: The expected rain will help the crops grow.

verb

Definition: To think that something will happen or that something should be true.

Example: She expected to receive a reply by the end of the week.

expectedly

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is anticipated or thought to happen; predictably.

Example: She arrived at the meeting expectedly, just as everyone thought she would.

expectedness

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktɪdnəs/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being anticipated or looked forward to.

Example: The expectedness of the event made everyone excited.

expecting

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a woman or female animal who is pregnant and waiting to give birth.

Example: The expecting mother attended her prenatal classes with excitement.

verb

Definition: To think that something will happen or that something is true.

Example: She is expecting a package to arrive today.

expectorant

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a substance that helps to clear mucus from the airways, making it easier to breathe.

Example: The doctor recommended an expectorant to help relieve my cough.

noun

Definition: A type of medicine that helps to clear mucus from the airways, making it easier to cough up.

Example: The doctor prescribed an expectorant to help relieve her cough.

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