Awaiting
/əˈweɪtɪŋ/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To wait expectantly for something or someone.
/əˈweɪtɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To wait for or expect something
The jury is awaiting the judge's decision.
💡 Simply: To wait for.
More Examples
2
She's awaiting the arrival of her parents.
How It's Used
General
"I am awaiting your response."
From Old English *āwētan, meaning "to expect," combining *ā- (on, at) and *wētan (to know). The modern form evolved through Middle English awaiten.
The word has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history, emphasizing the act of expectant waiting.
Memory tip
Think of 'await' as 'a wait,' emphasizing the expectation.
Practice
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Usage
30%Spoken
70%Written