wait vs expect
Wait is the physical act of staying in one place or letting time pass; expect is the mental belief that something will happen.
Staying in place until something happens.
We had to wait for two hours because the flight was delayed.
Believing that an event is likely.
The meteorologists expect heavy rain to start later this evening.
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I am expecting for the bus at the corner.
I am waiting for the bus at the corner.
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We are waiting a phone call from the manager tomorrow.
We are expecting a phone call from the manager tomorrow.
Remember Wait is for the clock; expect is for the mind.
Fill the gap with one of the two options.
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I'll for you outside the station after the concert ends.
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I didn't to see you at the gym so early today.
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