Can you give me examples of "we are waiting"?

We are waiting for the bus to arrive. They are waiting for the results of the test. I am waiting for her to call me back.

What are some alternatives to "we are waiting"?

We are currently waiting We are in the process of waiting We are patiently waiting We are eagerly waiting We are anxiously waiting

Can you give me examples of "we wait"?

We wait for the train every morning. They wait for the school bell to ring. I wait for my friend at the same spot every day.

What are some alternatives to "we wait"?

We usually wait We often wait We habitually wait We regularly wait We customarily wait

Which is correct:
"we are waiting" or "we wait"?

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we are waiting

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate an ongoing action or state of waiting.

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Use "we are waiting" when you want to express that you are currently in the process of waiting for something. It indicates an ongoing action or state.

Examples:

We are waiting for the bus to arrive.
They are waiting for the results of the test.
I am waiting for her to call me back.

Alternatives:

We are currently waiting
We are in the process of waiting
We are patiently waiting
We are eagerly waiting
We are anxiously waiting

we wait

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a habitual or repeated action of waiting.

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Use "we wait" when you want to express that waiting is a regular or habitual action for you or a group of people. It indicates a repeated action.

Examples:

We wait for the train every morning.
They wait for the school bell to ring.
I wait for my friend at the same spot every day.

Alternatives:

We usually wait
We often wait
We habitually wait
We regularly wait
We customarily wait

Both "we are waiting" and "we wait" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "We are waiting" is used to indicate an ongoing action or state of waiting, while "we wait" is used to express a habitual or repeated action of waiting.

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Which is correct: "we are waiting" or "we wait"?

we are waiting

we wait

Which is correct:
"we are waiting" or "we wait"?