anticipation
//ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən//
Noun
anticipationSingular
anticipationsPlural
1
The feeling of excitement or eagerness about something that is going to happen.
The children were full of anticipation before the school trip.
2
The act of expecting or predicting something before it occurs.
In anticipation of the storm, the city closed all schools.
3
Action taken in advance to prepare for or prevent something.
In anticipation of the storm, we stocked up on food and water.