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I'm waiting for his reply vs I've been waiting for his reply

Both options are correct, but they are written in different tenses. 'I'm waiting for his reply' is used to express a current action or state of waiting, while 'I've been waiting for his reply' is used to emphasize the duration of the waiting period. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to focus on current waiting or continuous waiting.
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I'm waiting for his reply

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current action or state of waiting.

This phrase is used to indicate that you are currently waiting for someone's reply. It implies a sense of anticipation or expectation.

Examples:

  • I'm waiting for his reply to my email.
  • She's waiting for his call.
  • They're waiting for the results of the test.
  • Jul 21, 2023 ... I'm waiting for his reply and I'll get back to you but it's working fine on mobile he said so it's something in his desktop browser for sure ...
  • Jul 21, 2012 ... Yes, I have got the Email and quoted him my machines serial number and further necessary detail and I'm waiting for his reply. I meant what is ...
  • Dec 7, 2012 ... I'm sorry, the picture's quality is bad and my english too. But if someone have an idea of the problem, i'm waiting for his reply =) thank you,
  • Jan 28, 2024 ... Hope you like it! Update: I've managed to talk to Mr. Skutnik! I'm waiting for his reply on sharing the game. In the meantime, here's a link ...
  • and now I'm waiting for his reply also, i apologise to @dsmonteiro I was disrespectful to him, but I didn't expected that kind of reply from him. Btw here's ...
  • Feb 1, 2021 ... Hey EDM fam, I just sent a dm to a professor of mine asking this same question. I'm waiting for his reply but thought of asking here as well ...
  • Oct 2, 2012 ... I've asked his permission to quote his answer, and I'm waiting for his reply. Hopefully this will defuse the debate. edit 2012-10-21. When I ...
  • Jul 1, 2006 ... I'm waiting for his reply. Reply · S · stud d. SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer. Joined: Jun 17, 2003. Posts: 2,381. Loc: next too you · Jul 1, 2006.
  • Jul 11, 2006 ... I wrote him an email this morning and I'm waiting for his reply. I have to admit, I expected more. Now I'm rather disappointed by NI. I mean ...
  • Dec 6, 2019 ... " I'm waiting for his reply. Anyone else having this problem? Sony a7R IV · Reply Bookmark. Reply with quote Subscribe. aSevenArr.

Alternatives:

  • I am waiting for his reply
  • I'm eagerly awaiting his reply
  • I'm anticipating his reply
  • I'm expecting to hear back from him
  • I'm looking forward to his reply

I've been waiting for his reply

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the duration of the waiting period.

This phrase is used to convey that you have been waiting for someone's reply for a period of time. It emphasizes the continuous nature of the waiting.

Examples:

  • I've been waiting for his reply for hours.
  • She's been waiting for his response all day.
  • They've been waiting for the decision for weeks.
  • Nov 29, 2023 ... I've been waiting for his reply. He's been silent since my question but could just be busy. I thought I'd do a little research here and ...
  • Sep 5, 2022 ... Like now, I've been waiting for his reply to my last message for the past 2 days but there's still silence / message unread. Part of me ...
  • Jun 26, 2019 ... Ya bro, thats why i said i've been waiting for his reply. Been reading this thread (almost finished). Too long. Hehe. Report. Like + Quote ...
  • Jan 4, 2023 ... I've been waiting for his reply forever. 彼、私をじらしているんじゃない?ずっと彼からの返事を待っているんだけど。 「Play hard to get」は誰か ...
  • May 17, 2024 ... I don't like unrequited love. (我討厭單戀。) 例句I've been waiting for his reply, but my text has been unanswered until now. (我在等他的回覆,但 ...
  • Feb 26, 2016 ... 「unanswered love」は直訳すると「返事のない恋」で、「unrequited love」と同様に報われない恋という意味です。 例文) I've been waiting for his reply ...

Alternatives:

  • I have been waiting for his reply
  • I've waited for his reply
  • I've been eagerly awaiting his reply
  • I've been anticipating his reply
  • I've been expecting to hear back from him

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