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waiting

The correct spelling is waiting.

How to pronounce waiting

[ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ]
verb

IPA: [ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ]

Say it like: Way-tin-g

The correct spelling is waiting. To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.) For example: "Wait here until your car arrives."

Usage Examples

Wait here until your car arrives.

She used to wait down at the Dew Drop Inn.

to wait dinner

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)
  2. 2.To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
  3. 3.To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.
  4. 4.To attend on; to accompany; especially, to attend with ceremony or respect.
  5. 5.To attend as a consequence; to follow upon; to accompany.

noun

  1. 1.Watching.
  2. 2.The act of staying or remaining in expectation.
  3. 3.Attendance, service.

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