Patiently waiting vs Waiting patiently

Both "patiently waiting" and "waiting patiently" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.

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Patiently waiting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means waiting calmly and without complaining. It is used to describe someone who is waiting with patience.

Examples:

She sat patiently waiting for her turn.
He was patiently waiting for the results.
The students were patiently waiting for the teacher to arrive.
The dog looked up at his owner, patiently waiting for a treat.
The audience waited patiently for the show to begin.

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Patiently waiting :) View all 125 comments · hoogervorst.m king of overtime goals. January 22, 2021 · martinnecas. •. Follow.
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Alternatives:

waiting patiently

Waiting patiently

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means waiting calmly and without complaining. It is used to describe someone who is waiting with patience.

Examples:

She was waiting patiently for her friend to arrive.
The customers were waiting patiently in line.
He waited patiently for the train to arrive.
The child sat quietly, waiting patiently for his mother.
The students were waiting patiently for the test to begin.

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Oct 5, 2022 ... Waiting patiently helps us to grow. Job was a man who exhibited this type of patience. Through his afflictions, he chose to wait on the Lord ...

Alternatives:

patiently waiting

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