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waiting

/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
wait · ing ˈweɪ · tɪŋ
English Definition
n. the action of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time
中文释义
等待
Significado en Español
espera, esperando
한국어 뜻
기다림, 기다리는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự chờ đợi, đang chờ
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Example Sentence

We are still waiting for the results.

我们仍在等待结果。

Synonyms
anticipating expecting pending
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “waiting”:

  1. A rushing
  2. B hurrying
  3. C delay
  4. D hastening
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C — delay. “waiting” means n. the action of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After a long, boring afternoon of ______, the late bus finally arrived.

  1. A running
  2. B sleeping
  3. C waiting
  4. D eating
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C — waiting. “waiting” means n. the action of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time

Common questions about “waiting”

What does “waiting” mean?

waiting — n. the action of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time. In Chinese: 等待.

How do you pronounce “waiting”?

waiting is pronounced /ˈweɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wait · ing.

How do you use “waiting” in a sentence?

We are still waiting for the results. (我们仍在等待结果。)

What are synonyms for “waiting”?

anticipating, expecting, pending — all close in meaning to waiting (n. the action of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time).

Is “waiting” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. waiting appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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