waiting vs awaiting

Definitions

noun

1. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

adjective

1. being and remaining ready and available for use

Examples

There are a couple of girls waiting for you.

This time, as we are waiting to see if Rachel can donate one of her kidneys to me, I may only have to dialyse for a couple of months until

Maybe your parents are right about waiting a few more years until you decide.

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