Anticipation

/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.
She waited in anticipation for the results of the competition.
A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen.
There was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air before the concert began.
The act of taking action in advance to deal with a future event.
In anticipation of the storm, the town officials prepared emergency supplies.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Latin anticipatio(n-), from anticipare 'to take before'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in anticipation of:
prepared for or expecting something that may happen
sitting on the edge of one's seat:
being in a state of excited anticipation
with eager anticipation:
with a strong desire to experience something that is about to happen

Related Words

Slang Meanings

The buzz
There's a lot of buzz around the new movie release.
Hype
The hype around the new game launch is unreal.