expect a baby — to be pregnant; to be waiting for a baby to be born
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be pregnant; to be waiting for a baby to be born
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspekt ə ˈbeɪbi/
Example Sentences
- When Lisa started craving pickles with ice cream, we knew she was expecting a baby.
- The company offers maternity leave for employees expecting a baby.
- My cat thinks I'm expecting a baby because I keep buying tiny socks, but they're actually for her!
expect a baby
NOUN[/ɪkˈspekt ə ˈbeɪbi/]
to be pregnant; to be waiting for a baby to be born
💡 Concept
to be pregnant; to be waiting for a baby to be born
🎵 Rhyme
The lady expects a baby, maybe with wonder and joy
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈspekt ə ˈbeɪbi/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈspekt ə ˈbeɪbi/
🌳Etymology
Prefixex--
Rootspect
🎵Rhyme
babymaybelady
baby
maybe
lady
🔗Collocations
expecting their first baby
expecting twins
couple expecting a baby
expecting a baby soon
expecting a baby girl/boy
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“When Lisa started craving pickles with ice cream, we knew she was expecting a baby.”
“The company offers maternity leave for employees expecting a baby.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks I'm expecting a baby because I keep buying tiny socks, but they're actually for her!”
“They've been expecting a baby for nine months and finally the due date is approaching.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
pregnantwith childcarrying a babyhaving a baby
Antonyms
not pregnantchildless
Related
pregnancymaternityprenatalconceptiondue dateultrasound
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