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Synonyms & Similar Words
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