Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waiting
verb (gerund)
/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
Definition
the action of staying in a place until an expected event happens or until someone arrives.
Examples
- She is waiting for the bus to arrive.
- After waiting for hours, they finally got the news.
- He spent the afternoon waiting in line for tickets.
Meaning
the period during which someone waits for something to occur.
Synonyms
- pending
- awaiting
- staying
- halting
