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Meaning of 'waiting' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Waiting
- a. & n. from Wait, v.
2 . Waiting [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Wait

Meaning of 'waiting' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . waiting [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
Example in sentence:
  • the wait was an ordeal for him
2 . waiting [ s]
Meaning (2):
- being and remaining ready and available for use
Example in sentence:
  • an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests;
  • found her mother waiting for them;
  • military forces ready and waiting;
  • waiting cars and limousines lined the curb

Nearby Words:

waid waif waift wail wailed wailer waileress wailful wailing wailingly

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