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- [uh-weyt]
- /əˈweɪt/
- /əˈweɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-weyt]
- /əˈweɪt/
Definitions of await word
- verb await If you await someone or something, you wait for them. 3
- verb await Something that awaits you is going to happen or come to you in the future. 3
- verb await to wait for; expect 3
- verb await to be in store for 3
- verb await to wait, esp with expectation 3
- verb await to wait for in order to ambush 3
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Origin of await
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English awaiten < Old North French awaitier, equivalent to a- a-5 + waitier to wait
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Parts of speech for Await
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
await popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
await usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for await
verb await
- count on — If you count on something or count upon it, you expect it to happen and include it in your plans.
- anticipate — If you anticipate an event, you realize in advance that it may happen and you are prepared for it.
- attend — If you attend a meeting or other event, you are present at it.
- stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- sweat — to perspire, especially freely or profusely.
Antonyms for await
verb await
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
Top questions with await
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