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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A packed waiting room, doctors under pressure, mental health crises.

From BBC

Palmer's bright show only emphasised Foden's struggle - and now he must wait to see if he gets another opportunity.

From BBC

Deliberations took nine days, the longest Lanier said he had ever waited for a verdict.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials in Atlanta and other U.S. airports cautioned that travelers could continue to face lengthy wait times in coming days.

From The Wall Street Journal

With growth solid and hiring no longer deteriorating, officials agreed they could afford to wait.

From Barron's

wait

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