waits Synonyms
waits Meaning
waits
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
waits Sentence Examples
- Emily waits patiently for her turn at the checkout counter.
- The doctor waits in the examination room, his stethoscope draped around his neck.
- The dog waits eagerly outside the door, its tail wagging.
- The subway train waits at the station for passengers to board.
- The traffic light waits patiently for vehicles to cross the intersection.
- The elderly woman waits by the window, watching the world go by.
- The student waits anxiously for the results of their exam.
- The bell waits silently for the teacher to sound it.
- The hunter waits in the woods, hoping for a glimpse of prey.
- The future waits patiently, holding boundless possibilities.
FAQs About the word waits
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
stays, awaits, remains, lingers, sits tight,bides, holds on, holds one's breath, hangs around, tarries
rushes, hastes,dispatches,promptitudes
Emily waits patiently for her turn at the checkout counter.
The doctor waits in the examination room, his stethoscope draped around his neck.
The dog waits eagerly outside the door, its tail wagging.
The subway train waits at the station for passengers to board.
