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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We wonder initially why Ms. Hepola waits to tell the story of the detective, who preceded the married man and the younger man.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
He waits out the six hours until classes finish at a tea stall outside his former neighbourhood.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
He sometimes waits more than half an hour in line for his turn to plug in his Audi E-tron.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
"There are far too many examples of similar injuries, similar waits," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
She doesn’t take his hand or guide him from his firm shoulders; instead she waits.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
