🇺🇸 How to say

“wait” in English

wait

Illustration of "wait" in a English cultural setting — A person stands at a bus stop on a sunny afternoon, glancing at their watch and looking down the empty street. They shift their weight from one foot to the other, showing a mix of patience and mild impatience.

Usage note

Use 'wait' to say you are staying in a place or delaying action until something happens.

Examples

Wait here.
Wait here.
I wait for the bus.
I wait for the bus.
Please wait a moment.
Please wait a moment.

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What does "wait" mean?

A. wait
B. to buy
C. close
D. to come

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