Difference between waiting and awaiting

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi,

waiting and awaiting

Could you please explain me by giving an example for the above two words, and also in what situations we can use those words.

Regards
Pavan

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For one thing, only the former takes the preposition.

I am waiting for the mail.
I am awaiting the mail.
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