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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb await, which means to wait for or to be in store for something. See how to use await in a sentence and how it differs from irony.
Awaiting is the present participle of the verb await, which means to wait for or be waiting for something. Learn how to use awaiting in sentences with synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
verb [ T ] formal uk / əˈweɪt / us / əˈweɪt /. to wait for or be waiting for something: He's anxiously awaiting his test results. A marvellous reception awaited me on my first day at work. The long / eagerly awaited sequel is now available online. Synonyms. expect. wait.
Await is a verb that means to wait for or be waiting for something. It is often used in formal contexts or with adjectives like eagerly or anxiously. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
to wait for; expect; look for: He is still awaiting an answer. to be in store for; be imminent: A pleasant surprise awaits her in today's mail. Obsolete. to lie in wait for.
Awaiting means waiting for something to happen or being ready for something. It can also mean being in store for something bad or good. See examples, pronunciation and related words.
To await is to anticipate or look forward to something. If you're hoping to get a letter from your pen pal, you'll eagerly await the mail carrier's arrival every afternoon. When you await a phone call, you might sit by the telephone at home or keep your cell phone in your hand.
