Word WAIT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

wait

🇺🇸 [weɪt]

Meanings

To remain in a place or state until something expected happens. It can also refer to the act of staying inactive or being patient for something to occur.

Examples

• We had to wait for the bus in the rain.
• Please wait until your name is called.
• She waited for the meeting to begin.

Synonyms

stay • pause • linger

Antonyms

leave • rush • hasten