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This is what i was waiting for vs This is what i have been waiting for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'This is what I was waiting for' is used when referring to a specific past event or moment you were waiting for. 'This is what I have been waiting for' is used when emphasizing the continuous nature of the waiting up to the present moment.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 5241 views

This is what i was waiting for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past event or moment you were waiting for.

This phrase is used to express satisfaction or excitement about something that has finally happened or arrived after a period of waiting.

Examples:

  • The concert was amazing. This is what I was waiting for!
  • I think I got what I was waiting for.
  • It's what I was waiting for
  • At sunrise I was waiting for you.
  • I was waiting for Mu Gyul, but this is a good coincidence.
  • While I was waiting for him to come to.
  • Yes, I was waiting for you.
  • I was waiting for you to leave him to me.
  • I was waiting for Miss Watson.
  • One time, I was waiting for Professor Jericho near his office.
  • I was waiting for you to ask him why he...
  • I was waiting for when we finally met.
  • I may have had three drinks while I was waiting for you.
  • Honestly I was waiting for you to ask.
  • I was waiting for you to come home.
  • I was waiting for her at the airport.
  • I poked around the stalls in Chinatown while I was waiting for you.
  • I was waiting for my Realtor.
  • I was waiting for you to kiss me goodnight.
  • - Yes, I was waiting for you.
  • I was waiting for a cab, but...

Alternatives:

  • This is what I had been waiting for
  • This is what I had waited for

This is what i have been waiting for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when emphasizing the continuous nature of the waiting up to the present moment.

This phrase is used to express excitement or satisfaction about something that has finally happened or arrived after a period of continuous waiting.

Examples:

  • Finally, the promotion I have been waiting for has come through!
  • What I have been waiting years for.
  • This is the sort of breakthrough I have been waiting for.
  • This is just the turn of luck I have been waiting for.
  • This is the very news - that I have been waiting for.
  • I have been waiting for this.
  • I have been waiting for this day my entire life.
  • I have been waiting for this moment for 15 years.
  • I have been waiting for this moment for years, T'Chaka.
  • I have been waiting for you all day.
  • Jared and I have been waiting for you.
  • I have been waiting for this moment.
  • I have been waiting for this day for so long.
  • I have been waiting for you, Mr. Bigalow.
  • I have been waiting for them to leave the ship.
  • I have been waiting for you, Master Lung.
  • I have been waiting for this moment
  • I have been waiting for an hour and a half.
  • I have been waiting for the results with anxiety.
  • I have been waiting for the results with anxiety.
  • I have been waiting for this car to come in for six months.

Alternatives:

  • This is what I have waited for
  • This is what I have been eagerly anticipating

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