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Miyabi Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

" Wait" and "Await"

Is it correct to say,

1. " Awaiting your quick reply"

2. " I wait for your quick reply"

What is the difference between 'await" and "wait"? How to use them to make correct sentence?
  

Top answer

When he graduates from MIT, many job opportunities will be awaiting him. Await - is more formal. When he graduates from MIT, many job opportunities will be waiting for him.

  • When he graduates from MIT, many job opportunities will be awaiting him.
  • Await - is more formal.
  • When he graduates from MIT, many job opportunities will be waiting for him.
  • - casual.
  • They mean the same thing.
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When he graduates from MIT, many job opportunities will be awaiting him. Await - is more formal.

When he graduates from MIT, many job opportunities will be waiting for him. - casual.

They mean the same thing.
miyabi
1. " Awaiting your quick reply"

2. " I wait for your quick reply"

More naturally, I would

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