wait
The word “wait” has 1 syllable: wait
It's pronounced as /weɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for wait?
In the thesaurus, “wait” has 11 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for wait along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wait
- await
- delay
- expect
- hang
- interval
- linger
- remain
- stand by
- stay
- stick around
- watch
Antonyms for wait
- advance
- go
- haste
- hurry
- leave
- rush
Meanings of wait
- noun
- A delay.
- An ambush.
- One who watches; a watchman.
- (in the plural) Hautboys, or oboes, played by town musicians.
- (in the plural) Musicians who sing or play at night or in the early morning, especially at Christmas time; serenaders; musical watchmen. [formerly waites, wayghtes.].
- verb
- To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.).
- To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
- To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.
- To attend on; to accompany; especially, to attend with ceremony or respect.
- To attend as a consequence; to follow upon; to accompany.
- To defer or postpone (especially a meal).
- To remain chaste while one's lover is unavailable.
Example Sentences
- She asked her friend to wait patiently while she finished a quick errand.
- The anticipation grew as they were told to wait for the exciting announcement.
- He decided to wait for the next bus rather than taking a cab.
- The waiter kindly asked the customers to wait a moment for their table to be prepared.
- "I can't wait to hear your news," she exclaimed with enthusiasm.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wait, such as: advance, await, delay, expect, go, hang, haste.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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