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How to pronounce“wait”in English

IPA/weɪt/

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Definitions of “wait”

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verb

To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.

“Wait here until your car arrives.”

Synonyms:hold one's breath

verb

To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.

“She used to wait in this joint.”

Synonyms:wait on wait upon serve

noun

A delay.

“I had a very long wait at the airport security check.”

noun

An ambush.

“They lay in wait for the patrol.”

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