anticipation
nounUK /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
US /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃn/
The feeling of waiting for something fun to happen.
The children were full of anticipation before the birthday party.
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2. The act of guessing what will happen next and getting ready for it.
The team's anticipation of the other side's moves helped them win.
3. The act of doing something before someone else does it.
She bought the tickets in anticipation of the show selling out.
4. A feeling of looking forward to something with pleasure.
He waited with anticipation for the letter to arrive.