Words · Very common
waiting
/ˈweɪtɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
the wait was an ordeal for him
- adjective
being and remaining ready and available for use
waiting cars and limousines lined the curb
- verb
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
- verb
wait before acting
the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
- verb
look forward to the probable occurrence of
We were expecting a visit from our relatives