wait - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

Synonyms

• wait
• waiting

More generic

• inactivity

Noun

time during which some action is awaited

Synonyms

• delay
• hold
• postponement
• time lag
• wait

More generic

• break
• intermission
• interruption
• pause
• suspension

More specific

• extension
• moratorium
• retardation

Verb

look forward to the probable occurrence of

Synonyms

• await
• expect
• look
• wait

More specific

• anticipate
• expect
• hang on
• hold on
• hold the line
• look for
• look forward
• look to

Related

• anticipate
• expect

Verb

serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant

Synonyms

• wait
• waitress

More generic

• work

Verb

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

Synonyms

• wait

More specific

• ambuscade
• ambush
• bushwhack
• cool one's heels
• kick one's heels
• lie in wait
• lurk
• scupper
• stand by
• stick about
• stick around
• waylay

Verb

wait before acting

Synonyms

• hold back
• hold off
• wait

More generic

• act
• move

More specific

• delay
• hold out

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