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I waited vs i awaited

Both 'I waited' and 'I awaited' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I waited' is more commonly used in everyday language to indicate the action of waiting for something or someone. On the other hand, 'I awaited' is a more formal or literary way of expressing waiting, often implying a sense of anticipation or formality.

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I waited

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of waiting for something or someone. It is a simple and commonly used expression.

Examples:

I waited for the bus for half an hour.
She waited for her friend to arrive.
We waited in line for tickets.
He waited patiently for her response.
They waited for the rain to stop.

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And so I waited for his return.
I waited until they couldn't see me and followed them.
And I guess I waited a little too long.
I waited there all day. Until...
I waited this long to have a real Thanksgiving.
I waited tables at Bible camp.
I waited six months while you played house.
It happened because I waited and being with Rigo made it special.
I waited for you to leave.
I waited for the diner to empty.
I waited in line at the bank.
I waited for you to leave your college then followed.
I waited for you to fail first.
I waited for months for you to get better.
I stopped, and I... I waited.
I waited till you got home.
All my life, I waited for that phone call.
I waited back at the car and heard it.
I waited until Jim went to the bar for another round...
But the head of campus security said I waited too long.

Alternatives:

I was waiting
I have been waiting
I had waited
I will wait
I am waiting

i awaited

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language.

'I awaited' is a more formal or literary way of expressing waiting, often implying a sense of anticipation or formality. It is less commonly used in casual conversations.

Examples:

She awaited his arrival with excitement.
He awaited the results of the test nervously.
The guests awaited the announcement eagerly.
The team awaited the decision of the judges.
I awaited the arrival of the package.

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I can't tell you with what eagerness I awaited the results.
I awaited like Mary awaits the holy angel!
I awaited the results of the European Council in Vilnius, Lithuania, and watched Mr Juncker's press conference on television after midnight on Thursday.
That is what occurred at Rome's Fiumicino airport as I awaited the 10.20 flight to Brussels.
For the next few days, I determined to maintain a simple routine, both to keep my mind occupied while I awaited the tinker's arrival and to give Dougal's men nothing of the slightest interest to report.

Alternatives:

I was awaiting
I have been awaiting
I had awaited
I will await
I am awaiting

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