anxiously (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈæŋk.ʃəs.li/
Definition
In a way that shows worry or nervousness about something that might happen.
Examples
She looked anxiously at the clock, worried she would be late.
The children waited anxiously for their parents to arrive.
How to Use anxiously
- anxiously await (collocation)
- To wait for something with a strong feeling of worry or nervousness. — "He anxiously awaited the verdict of the jury."
- anxiously ask (collocation)
- To ask a question with a strong feeling of worry or nervousness. — "She anxiously asked if the test results were back yet."
- anxiously look (collocation)
- To look at something or someone with a strong feeling of worry or nervousness. — "He anxiously looked at his watch, realizing he was late."
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