Pronunciation

/əˈweɪt/

Definitions

• Verb: To wait for something or someone, often with a sense of expectation or patience.
• Noun: The act of waiting or the state of being awaited.

Phrases

• “Awaiting your response” means to wait for a reply.
• “The meeting is scheduled to begin after we’ve all arrived and are awaiting the speaker.”
• “She spent her whole day awaiting the arrival of her package.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The children were eagerly awaiting their parents’ return from vacation.”
• Noun: “After submitting the application, they were anxiously awaiting the outcome.”
• Phrasal Verb: “We had to await further instructions before proceeding with the project.”

Synonyms

• Expect
• Wait for
• Look forward to
• Anticipate
• Reside
• Hold back
• Bide one’s time

Antonyms

• Dismiss
• Ignore
• Rush
• Proceed
• End (in the context of waiting)