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patiently
Adverb
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Doing something patiently means to do it in a patient manner.
Jimmy waited patiently for his mother to bring him his favorite toy.
waiting
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adjective
(= ready and waiting)
being and remaining ready and available for use
waiting cars and limousines lined the curb
found her mother waiting for them
an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests
military forces ready and waiting
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noun
(= wait)
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
the wait was an ordeal for him