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anticipation

/æntɪsˈpeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does anticipation mean?

noun

A feeling of expectation and excitement about something that is going to happen. A sense of looking forward to something.

Example

"The crowd's anticipation for the concert was palpable as the opening act took the stage."

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