Synonyms|490Antonyms|76|Broader|5Narrower|7Related|294
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full of hope(expression, idiom)
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futurist
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gathering(near, likely, possible, probable, immediate)
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giving
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grown
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grownup
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handwriting-on-the-wall(near, likely, possible, probable, immediate)
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handy(adjective, set, open, complete, accessible)
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hard
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heavy with child(expression, idiom, expecting, pregnant, gravid)
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high(certain, cheerful, sure, assured, self-confident)
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immediate(near, likely, possible, imminent, forthcoming)
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imminent(adjective, way)
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impatient(adjective, keen, excited, anxious, nervous)
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impending(near, likely, possible, immediate, imminent)
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impenetrable
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in a family way(expression, adjective, idiom, reproduction, big)
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in anticipation
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in family way(expression, idiom, expecting, gravid, predictive)
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in good heart(expression, idiom)
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