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Which one is OK?
He is waiting on you to apologize.
He is waiting for you to apologize.
Dec 24, 2025 7:08 PM
Answers · 5
Waiting for is correct
Dec 26, 2025 1:35 PM
“Waiting for” is more oral
Dec 26, 2025 3:43 AM
Either is okay. I prefer #2.
Dec 25, 2025 3:46 PM
Prefer B
Dec 25, 2025 11:43 AM
They are basically the same and both are commonly and often interchangeably used (at least in the U.S.).
In "standard" usage, "waiting for" seems to be the preferred option.
Dec 25, 2025 11:33 AM
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