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waited

 

[ ˈweɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Waited is the simple past tense of the verb 'wait'. It means to remain in a place or to delay action until a particular time or event occurs. It can also imply patience in anticipation of something.

Synonyms

awaited, delayed, lingered, paused

Examples of usage

  • I waited for the bus for over an hour.
  • She waited until he arrived before starting the meeting.
  • They waited in line for concert tickets.
  • He waited for her phone call eagerly.

Translations

Translations of the word "waited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esperado

🇮🇳 इंतज़ार किया

🇩🇪 gewartet

🇮🇩 menunggu

🇺🇦 чекав

🇵🇱 czekał

🇯🇵 待っていた (matteita)

🇫🇷 attendu

🇪🇸 esperado

🇹🇷 beklenen

🇰🇷 기다렸던 (gidaryeotdeon)

🇸🇦 انتظر (intazar)

🇨🇿 čekal

🇸🇰 čakal

🇨🇳 等待过 (děngdài guò)

🇸🇮 čakal

🇮🇸 beðið

🇰🇿 күткен

🇬🇪 მოლოდინი ჰქონდა (molodini hadgda)

🇦🇿 gözlənildi

🇲🇽 esperado

Etymology

The word 'waited' originates from the Old French term 'waitier', which means 'to watch or bide one’s time'. This term evolved from the Latin 'vigilare', meaning 'to be awake or watchful'. The transition into Middle English saw it take the form 'waiten', which was influenced by the Old English 'wacian', meaning 'to be awake' or 'to watch'. Over time, the usage of the term expanded to encompass not only the physical act of waiting but also the emotional state associated with it. The verb 'wait' became increasingly popular in everyday language, capturing the nuances of patience and anticipation through the centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,589, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.