Awaits Meaning in English
word · lemma: await
/əˈweɪts/
uh-WAYTS
/ɐwˈeɪts/
uh-WAYTS
Definition
To wait for something, usually for something expected or going to happen; often used in formal or written English.
Usage & Nuances
'Awaits' is more formal than 'waits for'. Frequently used in headlines, literature, or to create a poetic tone. The subject is usually non-human (such as 'fate' or 'reward'), and is commonly seen in passive contexts (e.g., 'A surprise awaits you.').
Spanish: espera - aguardaPortuguese (BR): aguarda - esperaPortuguese (PT): aguarda - esperaChinese (Simplified): 等待 - 期待Chinese (Traditional): 等待 - 期待Hindi: इंतजार करता है - प्रतीक्षा करता हैArabic: ينتظر - يترقبBengali: অপেক্ষা করছে - অপেক্ষায় রয়েছেRussian: ожидаетJapanese: 待っている - 待ち受けているVietnamese: đang chờ đợiKorean: 기다리고 있다Turkish: bekliyorUrdu: منتظر ہےIndonesian: menanti
Example Sentences
A big surprise awaits you at home.
basic
The next challenge awaits us.
basic
Fate awaits all of us.
basic
"Adventure awaits," said the tour guide with a smile.
natural
No one knows what awaits us in the coming year.
natural
A long night awaits them if the storm doesn’t end soon.
natural