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Awaiting

Verb / ʌˈweɪtɪŋ / Another word for awaiting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'awaiting' means to wait for something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

wait expect await look expecting anticipating hoping dreading craving desiring awaiting delaying procrastinating loitering lingering

Synonyms by register

Formal

expecting anticipating pending

Informal

waiting for holding on for hanging on for

Literary

biding tarrying

Antonyms

proceeding acting doing continuing advancing engaging starting

Common collocations

  • awaiting further instructions
  • awaiting your reply
  • awaiting trial
  • awaiting payment
  • awaiting confirmation
  • awaiting the results
  • awaiting delivery

Word family

noun awaiting
verb await

Usage note

Awaiting is the present participle of 'await'. It is often used in formal contexts to indicate something that is expected or in progress. Avoid using 'awaiting for' as it is redundant.

Example sentences

  1. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my birthday.
  2. The students are awaiting the results of their exams.
  3. The dog is awaiting its owner's return.
  4. The workers are awaiting the boss's decision on the project.
  5. The family is awaiting the arrival of their new baby.

Quotes

  • Let us not tire of waiting. It always seems impossible until it's done. - Nelson Mandela
  • The trouble with waiting is that it gets longer every day. - Anonymous
  • Patience is not the ability to wait but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting. - Joyce Meyer

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