# awaiting

Pronunciation: say "uh-WAY-ting" /əˈweɪtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of await. — present participle and gerund of await
   - Simple: Present participle of await. Use this form for something you are waiting for right now.
   - _The defendant is awaiting trial in a county jail._
   - _Thousands of letters sat awaiting delivery at the sorting facility._

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