Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with await in American Collocation
await verbtransitiveWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US/əˈweɪt/
anxiously
eagerly
excitedly
impatiently
keenly
nervously
patiently
He anxiously awaited more news, fearing he would never see his son again.
adventure
challenge
experience
fate
future
opportunity
shock
surprise
welcome
After a swift breakfast, they walked back to Lakeside House, where a nasty shock awaited them.
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at all our hotels.