Spell Bee Word: expecting

Basic Details

Word: Expecting

Part of Speech: Verb (present participle of "expect")

Meaning: To think something will happen or to await something.

Synonyms: Anticipating, awaiting, predicting

Antonyms: Disregarding, ignoring, doubting

Idioms and Phrases

Expecting the unexpected: To anticipate surprises or unforeseen events. Example: "When planning the party, we were expecting the unexpected, so we had extra chairs just in case."
Expecting great things: Believing that something wonderful will happen. Example: "She is expecting great things from her exam results after all her hard work."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I am expecting my friend to arrive at 4 PM, so I prepared some snacks.

Example 2: The teacher is expecting all of us to complete our homework by Friday.

Example 3: We are expecting rain this weekend, so we should plan our picnic for another time.

Fun Fact

The word "expect" comes from the Latin word "expectare," which means "to await." It reflects the idea of looking forward to something that is anticipated.

Famous Quote

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "expecting" mean?

a) To forget about something
b) To think something will happen
c) To create something new
d) To ignore an idea

Answer: b) To think something will happen

2. Which of these is a synonym of "expecting"?

a) Disregarding
b) Anticipating
c) Rejecting
d) Understanding

Answer: b) Anticipating

3. Which sentence uses "expecting" correctly?

a) She is expecting her favourite song to play on the radio.
b) He is expecting the answer to be wrong on the test.
c) They are expecting to have lunch with their friends on Tuesday.
d) I am expecting the rain to stop after the wind.

Answer: c) They are expecting to have lunch with their friends on Tuesday.

4. What is an idiom related to "expecting"?

a) Expecting the unexpected
b) Out of sight, out of mind
c) Turn over a new leaf
d) Barking up the wrong tree

Answer: a) Expecting the unexpected

5. What is the opposite of "expecting"?

a) Disregarding
b) Anticipating
c) Awaiting
d) Hoping

Answer: a) Disregarding

Associated Words

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