await vs wait

Definitions

verb

1. look forward to the probable occurrence of

Examples

We drove a mile or so to Shipley Glen, a wooded hillside where a bit of family fairground fun awaited.

    Hesper, awaiting thee each sentinel holdeth alarum.

Thelma has several drug-related convictions and is awaiting trial on a charge of violent disorder.

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Definitions

verb

1. wait before acting
2. look forward to the probable occurrence of
3. stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
4. serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant

noun

1. time during which some action is awaited
2. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

Examples

Which of them will prefer football and which the ant nest, we'll have to wait and see.

We drove a mile or so to Shipley Glen, a wooded hillside where a bit of family fairground fun awaited.

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

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