waiting
Translation
waiting
Examples
I'm tired of all this waiting.
I'm tired of all this waiting.
The waiting is the hardest part.
The waiting is the hardest part.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the act of staying where you are or delaying action. I don't like waiting in lines.
Similar Words
Synonyms: delay, pause, interval; Antonyms: action, proceeding
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to wait', used as a noun to mean 'the act of waiting'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'waiting room' - a room dedicated to the act of 'waiting'.