Waiting
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of wait; staying in a place or delaying action until a particular time or event. The act of remaining inactive or stationary in expectation of something.
“The customers were waiting patiently in the queue.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
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Synonyms
expectinganticipating
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Contains -ING ending and double vowel AI; common pattern
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Worth 11 points; W is worth 4 points for solid value
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