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We just waiting for vs We just wait for

Both phrases are not correct. The correct form should be 'we are just waiting for' or 'we just wait'. The first phrase is a mix of present continuous and present simple tenses, which is incorrect. The second phrase is missing the auxiliary verb 'are'.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 4669 views

We just waiting for

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct form should be 'we are just waiting for'. Use the present continuous tense when describing an action that is happening at the moment or around the current time.
  • We just waiting for our pitch.
  • We're just waiting for the guys under the bridge.
  • Now we're just waiting for the bees.
  • We're just waiting for Kensi and Granger to come online.
  • So now we're just waiting for the Antichrist.
  • We are just waiting for a court date.
  • Look, we're just waiting for the plane.
  • We were just waiting for the chance to destroy the other one.
  • We are just waiting for a court date.
  • We're just waiting for Caleb to leave.
  • We're just waiting for her blood to thin.
  • We're just waiting for a legal means.
  • We're just waiting for William's friend.
  • We're just waiting for Caleb to leave.
  • We're just waiting for confirmation from the hospital in Oakland.
  • We're just waiting for the Director's signature.
  • We're just waiting for Jeremy's mark to grow.
  • We're just waiting for the units to be delivered.
  • We all just waiting for your pa to finish his coughing fit.
  • We're just waiting for security clearance.

Alternatives:

  • we are just waiting for

We just wait for

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct form should be 'we just wait'. Use the present simple tense when describing a habitual action or a general truth.
  • And now, we just wait for the sun to set.
  • So we just wait for our enemies to recover, and then storm us?
  • We just wait for the tide and we'll be fine.
  • Now we just wait for our guns.
  • We just wait for him to show up and than tag and bag.
  • Now we just wait for the Bank's agreement.
  • So, what now? Usually, we just wait for a bunch of guys who've never heard of KT before.
  • So now we just wait for a hearing?
  • Exactly. Then we just wait for the corpse and the phony documents to wash ashore, and to be discovered by Mehrak's men.
  • And now we just wait for science to do what it does best:
  • Why don't we just wait for Sal's to reopen after Christmas?
  • Wouldn't it be easier if we just wait for the river to calm down?
  • A man threatens to kill one of us unless we bring him Claire, and, what, we just wait for that to happen?
  • Now we just wait for him to call back.
  • I guess we just wait for Brandon.
  • Now we just wait for the rumour to spread and Bob's your uncle.
  • We just wait for the rain to go.
  • We just wait for everyone to leave.
  • We just wait for everyone to leave.
  • We just wait for everything to get settled down here in these three zones... and then we move.

Alternatives:

  • we just wait

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