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What is another word for Wait? – 108 Wait Synonyms

    Need another word for Wait? Use these synonyms of Wait from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    pause halt stop delay linger loiter tarry stay remain abide hesitate procrastinate dawdle idle stall hold postpone defer suspend interrupt break recess respite reprieve interval hiatus interlude intermission moratorium

    Meaning of Wait

    According to Merriam-Webster, "wait" means to stay in a place or position until something happens or someone arrives

    Definitions

    • * According to Oxford Dictionary, "wait" means to pause or interrupt an activity until a particular time or event
    • * According to Cambridge Dictionary, "wait" means to stay in a place or position until something happens, or to pause or stop doing something until a particular time or event

    Example Uses

    • I will wait for you at the entrance of the cinema
    • * She had to wait in line for hours to buy concert tickets
    • * They decided to wait until the weather improved before going on their hike
    • * The doctor told the patient to wait for the test results
    • * The team had to wait for the referee's decision before continuing the game

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    hurry rush speed accelerate hasten advance proceed continue resume restart begin initiate start commence expedite facilitate prompt quicken dash sprint dart