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pending

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛndɪŋ]

Word

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

Context: “status”

(adjective) when something is waiting to be decided or finished. Imagine you asked a friend if they wanted to play a game, and they're thinking about it. Their answer is pending because it's not done yet.

Example

My application is pending, and I hope to hear back soon.

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The project isn’t pending anymore; it has been completed.

Example

Is your decision still pending, or have you made up your mind?

Context: “status”

(noun) a situation where something is not yet decided or finished. When a friend is waiting for an answer, we can say their situation is in a pending state.

Example

There are several pending requests that need to be addressed.

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There were no pending tasks left at the end of the day.

Example

How many pending items are on the to-do list?

How to pronounce pending

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛndɪŋ]

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