- time during which some action is awaited
- the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
💬 Examples
- "instant replay caused too long a delay"
- "he ordered a hold in the action"
- "the wait was an ordeal for him"
WAIT
WAIT 1 syllable
B1 · Intermediate 📏 4 letters 🎲 Scrabble 7 ✅ valid word
Useful in everyday and work contexts.
- stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
- wait before acting
- look forward to the probable occurrence of
- serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
💬 Examples
- "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"
- "the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"
- "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"
- "She is looking to a promotion"