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:
   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. Steve Hansen:

   It is difficult when you are the top dog and someone comes through... and puts you under pressure, i have been impressed with him. He has been working hard and is just waiting for his opportunity.

2. Juan Manuel:

   And we're waiting for that. Hopefully, they will do what they have to do and we can help them out. But we can not take the whole responsibility of dealing with this situation.

3. The Republican Party Ryan:

   Most people on our side of the aisle are concerned about another progressive presidency. he's supposed to present Congress with a plan to defeat ISIS. We're sort of waiting for that.

4. Catherine Knutson:

   Although we now have some answers, after 35 years of waiting, I am certain this is not the conclusion they were hoping for.

5. Speaker Pelosi:

   I was at home, so I was running the dishwasher, putting my clothes in the laundry. We're still waiting for Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to return the call.

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