waiting
Translation
waiting
Examples
Waiting for the bus is boring.
Waiting for the bus is boring.
The waiting room was full.
The waiting room was full.
Grammar Patterns
the act of waiting Waiting can be frustrating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anticipation, delay
Etymology
From the verb 'to wait' plus the suffix '-ing', which forms gerunds (nouns) or present participles.
Memory Tips
Think of the action you are doing when you 'wait'. The '-ing' makes it a noun describing that action.