Awaiting: meaning, definitions and examples
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awaiting
[ əˈweɪtɪŋ ]
action
expecting or waiting for something, typically with excitement and anticipation.
Synonyms
anticipating, expecting, hoping for, looking forward to
Examples of usage
- I am eagerly awaiting the results of the exam.
- The audience was awaiting the arrival of the famous singer.
- She sat by the phone, awaiting his call.
- The children were eagerly awaiting Christmas morning.
- We are still awaiting a response from the authorities.
formal
the action of waiting for something or someone.
Synonyms
anticipation, expectation, waiting
Examples of usage
- The awaiting of the guests was prolonged due to traffic.
- The awaiting of the result was filled with tension.
- The awaiting of the announcement created suspense.
Translations
Translations of the word "awaiting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aguardando
🇮🇳 प्रतीक्षा कर रहा है
🇩🇪 wartend
🇮🇩 menunggu
🇺🇦 очікування
🇵🇱 oczekiwanie
🇯🇵 待機中
🇫🇷 en attente
🇪🇸 esperando
🇹🇷 bekleyen
🇰🇷 기다리는 중
🇸🇦 في انتظار
🇨🇿 čekající
🇸🇰 čakajúci
🇨🇳 等待中
🇸🇮 čakajoč
🇮🇸 bíður
🇰🇿 күтіп отырған
🇬🇪 მოლოდინში
🇦🇿 gözləyir
🇲🇽 esperando
Word origin
The word 'awaiting' originated from the Old French word 'awaitier' which means 'to lie in wait for'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage to signify the action of expecting or waiting for something.
See also: awaited.