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awaiting

Pronunciation: [əˈweɪtɪŋ]

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Learn how to use awaiting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “expectation”

(verb) to wait for something or someone to happen or arrive. If you are awaiting something, it means you are sitting and waiting because you are looking forward to it.

Example

I am awaiting my birthday party with excitement.

Example

I wasn't awaiting the boring meeting; I would rather do something fun.

Example

What are you awaiting right now?

Context: “preparation”

(verb) to be in a state of preparation for something that will happen soon. It means getting ready because you know something is coming.

Example

The team is awaiting the results of the game.

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They aren't awaiting any more news since everything has been decided.

Example

What are we awaiting before we can start the project?

How to pronounce awaiting

Pronunciation: [əˈweɪtɪŋ]

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