Await vs. wait

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eagertolearn  #82349  Sat, 19 Mar 05 03:30 PM
Could anybody explain me the difference between await and wait? thank you
  
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pieanne  #82350  Sat, 19 Mar 05 03:36 PM
Hello!
A big difference already is that "await" is transitive, whereas "wait" has to be used with "for" (I'm waiting for you)
I also think that "await" is more abstract; it means "look forward to the probable occurrence of": "when she took the job, she didn't have the slightest notion of what was awaiting her".
  
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eagertolearn  #82354  Sat, 19 Mar 05 03:47 PM
thanks for your help!
  
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