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UK//ˈweɪtɪŋ//US//ˈweɪtɪŋ//

Significado de Waiting

The act of staying in one place until something occurs.

In simple words: staying in one place until something happens

Waiting em uma frase

  • I am waiting for the bus to arrive.
  • She is waiting in line for concert tickets.
  • They were waiting to hear back about their job applications.

Como usar Waiting

Commonly used in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal writing; instead, you might use 'pending' or 'awaiting'.

Grammar pattern

waiting + for + object

Memory hint

Think of someone checking their watch while waiting for a bus.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Waiting

  • waiting for someone
  • waiting in line
  • waiting on a decision

Synonyms for Waiting

Opposites of Waiting

  • rushing
  • hurrying

Common mistakes with Waiting

  • Using the wrong preposition, like 'waiting to' instead of 'waiting for'
  • Confusing 'wait for' with 'wait on'
  • Overusing in formal contexts where 'await' is more appropriate

Compare Waiting with Delay, Pause, Remain, Stay

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Perguntas frequentes sobre "Waiting"

O que significa "Waiting"?

staying in one place until something happens

Qual é a definição de "Waiting"?

The act of staying in one place until something occurs.

Como se usa "Waiting" em uma frase?

I am waiting for the bus to arrive.

Pode dar outro exemplo de "Waiting"?

She is waiting in line for concert tickets.

Quais são os sinônimos de "Waiting"?

Algumas alternativas comuns são delay, pause, remain, stay.

Qual é o oposto de "Waiting"?

Significados opostos incluem rushing, hurrying.

Que palavras combinam com "Waiting"?

Costuma combinar com waiting for someone, waiting in line, waiting on a decision.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar "Waiting"?

Using the wrong preposition, like 'waiting to' instead of 'waiting for' Confusing 'wait for' with 'wait on' Overusing in formal contexts where 'await' is more appropriate

Como se pronuncia "Waiting"?

US: //ˈweɪtɪŋ//, UK: //ˈweɪtɪŋ//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar "Waiting"?

Commonly used in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal writing; instead, you might use 'pending' or 'awaiting'.