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Vocabulary Entry
waiting
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To stay in one place or remain inactive until something happens.
Example Sentences
"She is waiting for the bus to arrive."
"They are waiting for their turn to speak."
"He spent the whole afternoon waiting for a call."
N
noun
The action of staying in a place until a specific event occurs.
Example Sentences
"The waiting for the concert to start felt longer than usual."
"His constant waiting for her reply was frustrating."
"She occupied herself with a book during the waiting period."