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wait

 

[ weɪt ]

Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in a conversation

Stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens.

Synonyms

await, delay, linger, pause

Examples of usage

  • Sorry to keep you waiting
  • I'll wait for you at the cafe

Translations

Translations of the word "wait" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esperar

🇮🇳 इंतज़ार करना

🇩🇪 warten

🇮🇩 menunggu

🇺🇦 чекати

🇵🇱 czekać

🇯🇵 待つ (matsu)

🇫🇷 attendre

🇪🇸 esperar

🇹🇷 beklemek

🇰🇷 기다리다 (gidalida)

🇸🇦 انتظار (intidār)

🇨🇿 čekat

🇸🇰 čakať

🇨🇳 等待 (děngdài)

🇸🇮 čakati

🇮🇸 bíða

🇰🇿 күту

🇬🇪 ელოდება (elodeba)

🇦🇿 gözləmək

🇲🇽 esperar

Etymology

The word 'wait' originated from the Old North French word 'waite', meaning 'watchman, sentinel'. Over time, it evolved to signify staying in one place or delaying action. Waiting has been a common human experience throughout history, often associated with patience and anticipation.

See also: await, waiter, waiting, waitress, waitstaff.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,089, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.