wait vs await

wait is a noun but await is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wait	Yes	No	Yes	No
await	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, wait and await are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of wait include expect, look.

wait (noun)	await (noun)
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
time during which some action is awaited

wait (verb)	await (verb)
look forward to the probable occurrence of	look forward to the probable occurrence of
serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
wait before acting