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 ).
will wait
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future tenseof wait.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Burnham has said he will wait for Baroness Casey's recommendations before deciding what changes to make to social care and how it's funded.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The sport will wait for updates, but the likelihood is he shuts it down from here.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
OpenAI, after initially promising an IPO this year as well, is now signaling it will wait until 2027.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
If their spouse is still alive, the state will wait until their death and then send a payment letter to the heirs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
At first his mother agrees, cheered by the prospect, but as soon as they step out into the windy parking lot she gets back into the car, saying she will wait.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
