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possibility | expecting |

As a noun possibility

is the quality of being possible.

As a verb expecting is

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As an adjective expecting is

of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.

possibility

English

Noun

(possibilities)
  • The quality of being possible.
  • A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
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  • An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.

    • Synonyms

    * option * choice * contingency * See also

    Antonyms

    * impossibility

    Derived terms

    * logical possibility * possibility theory

    Related terms

    * impossibility * possible * potence * potency * potent * potentate * potential * potentiality * power

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    expecting

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
    • The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning child care.
    When is the new couple expecting ?

    Synonyms

    * see pregnant

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