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Antonyms for Waiting
ˈweɪ tɪŋwait·ing

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  1. wait, waitingadjective

    the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

    "the wait was an ordeal for him"

    Antonyms:
    unready

    Synonyms:
    waiting, postponement, wait, time lag, hold, delay

  2. waiting, ready and waiting(p)adjective

    being and remaining ready and available for use

    "waiting cars and limousines lined the curb"; "found her mother waiting for them"; "an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests"; "military forces ready and waiting"

    Antonyms:
    unready

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  1. waitingnoun

    Synonyms:
    tarrying, lingering, delay, abeyance, suspension, quiescence

How to use Waiting in a sentence?

  1. Carlos Curbelo:

    I think that's the nature of the speakership, i'm sure they will not be supporting this process, but I think ultimately it will empower them if we're successful and it will help all of us meet the President's challenge( to resolve the issue). ... It's the House's turn to act. Enough waiting around.

  2. Rob Portman:

    I'm waiting for the intelligence committee to finish its work.

  3. Anne Morrow Lindbergh:

    The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach-waiting for a gift from the sea.

  4. Nattida Kittipongpattana:

    I've been waiting to get a massage for a long time, so I decided to come on the first day it reopened.

  5. Damian Hinds:

    I don't see how a long delay gives certainty. Actually we've had long time already... People are a bit tired of waiting for parliament to get our act together and get the deal passed, unless and until a deal is finalised, there remains the prospect of the risk of no deal.

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