waited

[US]/weɪtɪd/
[UK]/weɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to stay in a place until something happens; to remain in expectation of something; to hope for something, especially for a long time; to look forward to something

Phrases & Collocations

waited too long

waited in line

waited for you

waited patiently

waited a while

waited on hold

waited for help

waited for news

waited with hope

waited for hours

Example Sentences

i waited for the bus for over an hour.

she waited patiently for her turn to speak.

they waited outside the theater before the show started.

he waited until the last minute to submit his project.

we waited in line for tickets to the concert.

she waited for a sign before making her decision.

they waited for the rain to stop before leaving.

i waited for my friend to arrive at the airport.

he waited for the results of the exam anxiously.

we waited for the announcement before making any plans.

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