We men are used to waiting for the women.
Source: tatoeba (2228)
Waiting
/ˈweɪtɪŋ/
Synonyms for "waiting" (123 found)
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Closest matches (25)
about to beagapeagogall agogalready in sightanticipantanticipatinganticipativeanticipatoryanxietyapprehensionapproachingat handattendantattendingawaitingbrewingcertaincliff hanging
Noun(6 words)
Strong matches (37)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (61)
in the cardsin the offingin the windin viewinstantjust around the cornerlingeringlooking forlooking forward toloomingloweringlurkingmenacingmenialministeringnearnear at handnearingnot surprisedon the horizon
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on the lookout foroptimisticoverhangingpessimismpoisedpreparedpreparingreadysanguineserviceservileservingservitorialsuresuspensetaptarriancetarryingthat will bethreateningto comeuncertaintyunsurprisedupcomingwaiting forwatching for
Preposition(1 words)
on standby
Adjective(1 words)
ready and waiting
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Collocations
11 entriesanticipatory waitinginterim periodlatencyon holdprocessing delaywait timewaiting listwaiting periodwaiting roomwaiting staffwaiting time
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
6 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
They are waiting for you in front of the door.
Source: tatoeba (2300)
I've been waiting for hours.
Source: tatoeba (2314)
Wait in the waiting room.
Source: tatoeba (2358)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.