Words · Very common
wait
/weɪt/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters
- verb
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
- verb
wait before acting
the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
- verb
look forward to the probable occurrence of
We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- noun
time during which some action is awaited
instant replay caused too long a delay
- noun
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
the wait was an ordeal for him