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wait to be vs wait for being

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Wait to be' is used when referring to an action that will happen in the future, while 'wait for being' is used when waiting for a specific state or condition to be achieved.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 6132 views

wait to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to an action that will happen in the future.

This phrase is used when waiting for a particular action or event to occur in the future. It indicates anticipation or expectation.

Examples:

I will wait to be called for my interview.
She is waiting to be promoted to a higher position.
The students are waiting to be dismissed from class.

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Jul 30, 2014 ... This is gonna be the mane event. Sing along to The Lion King's "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" with this sing along video. How would you react if ...
Nov 17, 2013 ... Let's hear it in the herd and on the wing. It's gonna be King Simba's finest fling. Oh, I just can't wait to be king! Oh, he just can't wait to be king!
... mane event Like no king was before I'm brushing up on looking down I'm working on my roar Thus far a rather uninspiring thing Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
Lion King – I Cant Wait To Be King lyrics. I'm gonna be a mighty king so enemies beware (Well I've never seen a king or beast with quite so little hair) I'm gonna ...

Alternatives:

wait for
wait until
wait on

wait for being

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It is used when waiting for a specific state or condition to be achieved.

This phrase is used when waiting for a particular state or condition to be reached. It implies waiting for a transformation or change to occur.

Examples:

I am waiting for being accepted into the program.
She is waiting for being recognized for her achievements.
The team is waiting for being informed about the decision.

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don't wait...for being #happy. Find happiness today NOW. Friday Summer Happiness. I'm tired of waiting. Happiness is... 1000 Repins 229 Likes · W O R D S.
up vote 0 down vote favorite. Ho do i get my function to wait for being done with it's async task before returning the variable? public boolean ...
Seeking Gestational Surrogate: can not wait for being parents. Started By Luis Roman , Mar 27 2016 11:44 AM. Please log in to reply.
Resolving the socialist track will give East a certain number of new socialists. These are sent to the socialist holding box, where they wait for being committed.

Alternatives:

wait for
wait until
wait on

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