waited (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪtɪd/

Definition

Remained in a state of readiness or expectation for someone or something to arrive, happen, or be ready.

Examples

• She waited patiently for her turn to speak at the meeting.

• The children waited eagerly for the ice cream truck to come down their street.

• We waited for over an hour at the airport before our flight was called.

How to Use waited

wait for (prepositional phrase)

To expect the arrival or occurrence of someone or something. — "They waited for the bus at the corner."

wait on (phrasal verb)

To serve someone, often in a restaurant or store. — "The waiter waited on several tables during the busy dinner rush."

wait up (phrasal verb)

To delay going to bed because you are expecting someone to arrive. — "Don't wait up for me; I might be home late tonight."

Synonyms of waited

Words with a similar meaning to waited:

• stayed
• lingered
• tarried
• bided

Antonyms of waited

Words with the opposite meaning to waited:

• left
• proceeded

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