Definition

To stay in a place or remain in a state until something happens or is ready.

Example

I will await your response before making a decision.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I wonder what exciting things await us this weekend.

I hope it’s something fun!

Yeah, we should plan something memorable.

Definitely! I can’t wait to see what we’ll discover.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To wait for something or someone to happen or arrive.

Example

I will await your response to my invitation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

What are you going to do while we await the bus?

I guess I’ll just scroll through my phone for a bit.

Yeah, I hate when we have to await something for so long.

Root Explanation

Await → It is formed from "a-" (meaning on or in) and "wait" (from Old English "wætan", meaning to watch or to wait). The word "await" means to be in a state of waiting for something to happen or to be ready for an event.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'on' ('a-') the lookout or 'watching' ('wait') for something to happen — that's what it means to await.

Visually Confused Words