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Synonyms & Similar Words
waiting
expecting
anticipating
pending
imminent
upcoming
forthcoming
looming
pending
on the horizon
in the offing
impending
approaching
nearing
coming
emerging
rising
surfacing
looming large
hanging in the balance
in abeyance
in suspension
postponed
delayed
held up
stayed
stalled
on hold
in limbo
pending approval
pending review
on the verge
on the brink
at hand
near at hand
close at hand
just around the corner
on the horizon
in store
in prospect
expected
looked for
hoped for
longed for
yearned for
Meaning of Awaiting
The word "awaiting" is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "to wait for something to happen or someone to arrive", and by Merriam-Webster as "to wait for something expected".
Definitions
- * It can also refer to a state of being in readiness or expectation, often with a sense of anticipation or suspense.
Example Uses
- The team is awaiting the coach's decision on who will play in the next game.
- * The crowd was awaiting the arrival of the celebrity guest.
- * The company is awaiting the results of the market research before making a decision.
- * The patient is awaiting surgery, and the family is anxiously waiting for news.
- * The new policy is awaiting approval from the board of directors.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
proceeding
advancing
progressing
moving
going
happening
occurring
taking place
done
finished
completed
over
ended
concluded
terminated
canceled
postponed indefinitely
abandoned
rejected
refused
denied
dismissed
ignored
neglected
overlooked
forgotten
disregarded
unanticipated
unexpected
unforeseen
surprising
sudden