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#1

21-Jul-2005, 10:03

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wait vs. await?

Hello everybody
Is the meaning of the verb "to await" different in any way from that of "to wait"?
Thanks in advance for your answer

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25-Jul-2005, 10:50

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Re: wait vs. await?

It doesn't require the preposition 'for' and is more formal- you wouldn't normally say 'I was awaiting the bus'.

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