awaiting
/əˈweɪtɪŋ/
a · wait · ing
ə · ˈweɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
v. waiting for something
Significado en Español
esperando
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đang chờ
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Example Sentence
We are awaiting further instructions.
我们正在等待进一步的指示。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “awaiting”:
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A
expecting
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B
ignoring
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C
forgetting
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D
avoiding
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A — expecting.
“awaiting” means v. waiting for something
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The excited fans stood at the gate, ______ the movie star's arrival.
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A
awaiting
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B
ignoring
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C
leaving
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D
forgetting
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A — awaiting.
“awaiting” means v. waiting for something
Common questions about “awaiting”
What does “awaiting” mean?
awaiting — v. waiting for something. In Chinese: 等待.
How do you pronounce “awaiting”?
awaiting is pronounced /əˈweɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · wait · ing.
How do you use “awaiting” in a sentence?
We are awaiting further instructions. (我们正在等待进一步的指示。)
What are synonyms for “awaiting”?
expecting, anticipating, pending — all close in meaning to awaiting (v. waiting for something).
Is “awaiting” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. awaiting appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
