waiting

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of wait. Use this form for something happening now or as the name of the action.

   We are waiting for the train to arrive.

   Waiting in line is something nobody enjoys.

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The act of staying somewhere until something happens.

   Like sitting at a bus stop until the bus finally comes.

   The waiting felt endless before the test results came back.

   All that waiting at the clinic made everyone restless.

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   Service or attendance given to an important person.

   Like a helper who stays close by to do whatever is needed.

   The lady in waiting brought the queen her morning tea.

   Several servants were in waiting outside the chamber all evening.

   Similarattendance, service

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