expectancy

Noun

Meaning

The act of expecting ; expectation.

That which is expected, or looked or waited for with interest; the object of expectation or hope.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

anticipation belief faith chance probability hope confidence promise likelihood prediction prospect expectation outlook daydream possibility
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Antonyms

basin surprise anxiety alarm despair dislike
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Hypernyms

prospect expectation outlook

Hyponyms

hope fever suspense life expectancy

Phrases with the word

estate in expectancy average life expectancy health expectancy have a life expectancy health and life expectancy level of life expectancy

Examples

The life expectancy in Hong Kong is among the highest in the world. You can come to only one conclusion: we have the most environmentally friendly place for people, for executives, for Hong Kong people to live. Donald Tsang

Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon. Doug Larson

Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles. Edwin Louis Cole

The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions. George Carlin

You must be filled with expectancy. You must be awash in hope. You must wonder who will love you, whom you will love next. Kate DiCamillo

Violence has to become a part of your thinking. It makes you cautious, suspicious as hell, and lengthens your life expectancy. Laurell K. Hamilton

Close letter words and terms

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