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anticipation (adverb)

A feeling of excitement or expectation regarding a future event. It can also refer to the act of taking action or preparing for something before it happens.

💬 Example

"The children were jumping up and down in anticipation of the holiday party."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Anti' (before) and 'Participation'. You are participating in the event in your mind *before* it actually happe...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
expectation excitement suspense foresight eagerness
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'anticipation' as a verb. → I anticipate the results.

Saying 'in anticipation for'. → In anticipation of the results.

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