word
Wait
Wayt
/ˈweɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
wait
Dictionary meaning
The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something).
Examples
- The wait was an ordeal for him.
- I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's.
Synonyms: waiting
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