The anticipation
Example: The anticipation builds before the final result is revealed
Definition
"The anticipation" refers to the feeling of excitement or eagerness about something that is going to happen, often accompanied by a sense of expectation or suspense, as when the anticipation builds before the final result is revealed.
Etymology
The word "anticipation" comes from the Latin verb anticipare, meaning 'to take before' or 'to act in advance.' It entered English in the late 15th century, originally meaning the act of taking early possession, but later evolved to describe the feeling of expecting something exciting or important.
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"The anticipation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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