About The Word Waiting
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Waiting
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What's The Definition Of Waiting?
[n] the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him"
[adj] 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" Synonyms | Synonyms for Waiting: ready | ready and waiting(p) | wait Related Terms | Find terms related to Waiting: See Also | inactivity Waiting In Webster's Dictionary \Wait"ing\,
a. & n. from {Wait}, v.
{In waiting}, in attendance; as, lords in waiting. [Eng.]
{Waiting gentlewoman}, a woman who waits upon a person of
rank.
{Waiting maid}, {Waiting woman}, a maid or woman who waits
upon another as a personal servant.
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