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I am waiting for you vs I am waiting for your arrival

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am waiting for you' is more general. It can refer to waiting for someone's presence or response. 'I am waiting for your arrival' specifically indicates waiting for someone to physically arrive at a location.
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I am waiting for you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate waiting for someone's presence or response.

This phrase is used when you are waiting for someone to arrive or respond to you. It can be used in various situations, such as waiting for a friend, family member, or colleague.

Examples:

  • I am waiting for you at the restaurant.
  • I am waiting for you to finish your work before we leave.
  • I am waiting for you to call me back.
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Alternatives:

  • I am expecting you.
  • I am anticipating your arrival.
  • I am looking forward to seeing you.
  • I am counting on you to be there.
  • I am holding out for you.

I am waiting for your arrival

This phrase is correct and specifically indicates waiting for someone to physically arrive at a location.

This phrase is used when you are waiting for someone to physically reach a particular place. It is more formal and specific than 'I am waiting for you.'

Examples:

  • I am waiting for your arrival at the airport.
  • I am waiting for your arrival at the hotel.
  • I am waiting for your arrival at the meeting.
  • Dec 15, 2021 ... I am awaiting your arrival is correct. So is its variation I am waiting for your arrival also correct.
  • Sep 18, 2015 ... Dear, I am waiting for your arrival, even if you can make day change to night. Because I love you ! ! Don't let me wait so long ! 9 yrs.
  • Aug 6, 2018 ... ... ? Answer: I am awaiting your arrival is correct. So is its variation I am waiting for your arrival also correct.
  • Jun 12, 2024 ... I am waiting for your arrival here. Editor's note: This article was originally written in Chinese and was translated by the ChinaSource team ...
  • Nov 29, 2016 ... I am awaiting your arrival is correct. So is its variation I am waiting for your arrival also correct.
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  • I am waiting for your arrival here and your concerts and any news about you from you and from others.” --Aram P. (Armenia). "I I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new song ...
  • ... I am waiting for your arrival. 'Having crawled slowly and slowly from the cave and climbed the Vindhya, I have been awaiting your arrival. adya tvētasya ...

Alternatives:

  • I am anticipating your presence.
  • I am expecting you to arrive.
  • I am looking forward to your arrival.
  • I am awaiting your coming.
  • I am holding out for your arrival.

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