can't wait

idiom
UK: /ˌkɑːnt ˈweɪt/
US: /ˌkænt ˈweɪt/

  1. To be very excited or eager about something that is going to happen.

    1. I can't wait for the party tonight I'm so ready to dance. [ ] [ ]
    2. They can't wait to see the new movie because they heard it's really good. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

eager anticipate
can't wait interjection

  1. Used to express strong anticipation for a future event.

    1. I can't wait to go to the beach, it will be so fun to swim. [ ] [ ]
    2. She said she can't wait until Friday to finally relax after a busy week. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "can't wait" is /ˌkɑːnt ˈweɪt/ in British English and /ˌkænt ˈweɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "can't wait": eager, anticipate.

Example usage of "can't wait": "I can't wait for the party tonight I'm so ready to dance.". More examples on the page.