ANTICIPATIONS
13 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of ANTICIPATIONS
The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.
"Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick."
The eagerness associated with waiting for something to occur.
"He waited with great anticipation for Christmas to arrive."
Prepayment of a debt, generally in order to pay less interest.
Examples of ANTICIPATIONS in a Sentence
- "Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick."
- "He waited with great anticipation for Christmas to arrive."
Word Details
Is ANTICIPATIONS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANTICIPATIONS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ANTICIPATIONS uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ANTICIPATIONS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | n | t | i | c | i | p | a | t | i | o | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANTICIPATIONS
100 words from the letters in ANTICIPATIONS
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How to Use ANTICIPATIONS in Word Games
ANTICIPATIONS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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