waited on (Meaning)
waited on
a hidden position, to remain stationary in readiness or expectation, an act or period of waiting, to pause to let someone catch up, a hidden or concealed position, pause, stop, to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something, to serve at meals, to supply the wants of, to serve food and drinks to the people sitting at, to attend as a servant, to look forward expectantly, a state of watchful expectation, one of a band of public musicians in England employed to play for processions or public entertainments, a state or attitude of watchfulness and expectancy, to wait for, to pause for another to catch up, postpone, delay, one of a group who serenade for gratuities especially at the Christmas season, to be ready and available, to delay going to bed, to remain temporarily neglected or unrealized, to stay in place in expectation of, a piece of music by such a group, to serve as a waiter or waitress, to make a formal call on, to delay serving (a meal), to hold back expectantly
Synonyms & Antonyms of waited on
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waited on Sentence Examples
- The waiter waited on us patiently, taking our order with a smile.
- The chef waited on the sizzling steak to reach the perfect doneness.
- We waited on the bus stop for an hour, shivering in the cold.
- The doctor waited on the results of the lab tests before making a diagnosis.
- The students waited on the teacher to finish the lecture before asking questions.
- The family waited on the long line at the amusement park, eager for the rides.
- The cat waited on the windowsill, watching the birds fly by.
- The prisoner waited on death row for his sentence to be carried out.
- The bride waited on her groom to appear at the altar.
- The detectives waited on the evidence to emerge that would solve the case.
FAQs About the word waited on
a hidden position, to remain stationary in readiness or expectation, an act or period of waiting, to pause to let someone catch up, a hidden or concealed positi
served, wrought (for),worked (for), danced attendance (upon),slaved (for), tended (to), ministered (to),attended
ignored, forgot, neglected,brushed (aside or off), overlooked,slighted
The waiter waited on us patiently, taking our order with a smile.
The chef waited on the sizzling steak to reach the perfect doneness.
We waited on the bus stop for an hour, shivering in the cold.
The doctor waited on the results of the lab tests before making a diagnosis.
