B2nounemotionspsychology
US/ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/
the feeling of excitement or worry about something that you expect to happen
In context
The children waited in anticipation for the fireworks to begin.
In anticipation of heavy snow, the city closed several roads.
There was great anticipation before the band's first concert in ten years.
Words that go with anticipation
noun + preposition
- in anticipation ofThey stocked up on water in anticipation of a storm.
- with anticipationThe whole class waited with anticipation for the trip.
adjective + noun
- great anticipationThe film was released amid great anticipation.
- eager anticipationThey waited with eager anticipation for the results.
adjective + preposition
- full of anticipationShe was full of anticipation on the morning of the trip.
verb + preposition
- wait in anticipationFans waited in anticipation outside the stadium.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
in anticipation to the examCorrect: in anticipation of the exam