wait
verb (used without object)
to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, oruntil ).
waits
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pluralof wait.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof wait (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
waitverb (used without object)to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, oruntil ).
Example Sentences
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Hospitals that treat a larger share of Medicaid patients also had significantly longer waits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The supervisors who authored the motion, Paloma Aguirre and Terra Lawson-Remer, say that lengthy waits at the border are the responsibility of the federal government.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Even as he waits for his final results, he believes he performed well.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Alexis Milan waits with his blind 17-year-old son for the sun to disappear behind the horizon of Central Havana, so they can head to the roof.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
When I’m finally cried out, he gets up to give me a box of tissues and waits as I blow my nose.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
