Meaning & Definition of Waiting in English
English⟶
Waiting
/wetɪŋ/
noun
1. The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
- "The wait was an ordeal for him"
synonym:
- wait,
- waiting
adjective
1. Being and remaining ready and available for use
- "Waiting cars and limousines lined the curb"
- "Found her mother waiting for them"
- "An impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests"
- "Military forces ready and waiting"
synonym:
- waiting,
- ready and waiting(p)
Examples of using
Tom's cat is always waiting at the door when he arrives home.
I'm fed up with waiting for you.
She's waiting for you now.