Definitions

wait

[weyt] / weɪt /

NOUN

pause, delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interval

STRONG

down downtime halt hold interim rest stay

WEAK

holdup on hold time wasted

Antonyms

STRONG

continuation go

WEAK

act doing

VERB

pause, rest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

await delay expect hang linger remain stand by stay stick around watch

STRONG

abide anticipate bide dally foresee stall tarry

WEAK

bide one's time cool it fill time hang around hang onto your hat hang out hold back hold everything hold on hold the phone hole up keep shirt on lie in wait lie low look for look forward to mark time put on hold save it sit tight sit up for stay up for sweat it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance go hurry leave rush

STRONG

carry on move

WEAK

carry out do forge forward go ahead

Example Sentences

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But he added: "This hike is not necessary; the ECB could wait, especially since the slowdown in growth is clear."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"Because he had the ICD in place, he didn't have to wait," explains Prof Malhotra.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

For fans looking ahead to Game 4, it might be a good time to wait.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Because OpenAI filed confidentially, as is customary these days, most investors will have to wait until closer to the IPO to see details of the company’s business including its finances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“I can’t wait to see how it turns out,” I admit.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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