EXPECTING
/ɛkˈspɛktɪŋ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of EXPECTING
To predict or believe that something will happen
"He never expected to be discovered."
To consider obligatory or required.
To consider reasonably due.
"You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."
The process by which somebody expects something.
Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
"The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning childcare."
Examples of EXPECTING in a Sentence
- "He never expected to be discovered."
- "You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."
- "The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning childcare."
Word Details
Is EXPECTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXPECTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EXPECTING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXPECTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | p | e | c | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPECTING
100 words from the letters in EXPECTING
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How to Use EXPECTING in Word Games
EXPECTING is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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