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- [uh-weyt]
- /əˈweɪt/
- /əˈweɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-weyt]
- /əˈweɪt/
Definitions of awaited word
- verb with object awaited to wait for; expect; look for: He is still awaiting an answer. 1
- verb with object awaited to be in store for; be imminent: A pleasant surprise awaits her in today's mail. 1
- verb with object awaited Obsolete. to lie in wait for. 1
- verb without object awaited to wait, as in expectation. 1
- noun awaited Simple past tense and past participle of await. 1
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Origin of awaited
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 Awaited
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
awaited 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.
awaited usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for awaited
adjective awaited
- anticipated — If an event, especially a cultural event, is eagerly anticipated, people expect that it will be very good, exciting, or interesting.
- presumed — to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive.
Antonyms for awaited
adjective awaited
- unexpected — not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.
Top questions with awaited
- what is the meaning of awaited?
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