Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cant-wait-can-hardly-wait
Expression
/kænt weɪt kæn hɑrdli weɪt/
Definition
A colloquial expression indicating strong eagerness or excitement to do something.
Examples
- I can’t wait to see the concert tonight!
- She can hardly wait for her birthday party.
- They can’t wait for summer vacation to begin.
- He can hardly wait to start his new job.
Meaning
The phrase ‘can’t wait’ conveys a sense of anxious anticipation. When someone says they can hardly wait, it means they are very excited about something that is going to happen in the future.
Synonyms
- excited
- eager
- look forward to
- anticipate
