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Awaiting vs. Waiting
Awaiting
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Waiting
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Awaiting often pairs with an object, making it a transitive verb. For example, awaiting your reply.
- Imagine awaiting as a more formal or expectant version of waiting.
- Waiting can stand alone and doesnt necessarily require an object. For example, waiting in line.'
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