Cool MateMeaning of Want to wait
To have a desire to postpone something.
In simple words: to wish to delay or not act immediately
Want to wait in a sentence
- I want to wait for my friends before starting dinner.
- Do you want to wait until tomorrow for the results?
- She said she wants to wait a little longer.
How to use Want to wait
Use in contexts where one prefers postponing an action. Avoid in very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
want to + verb
Memory hint
Imagine a person waiting patiently, saying 'I want to wait for the bus.'
Related words
Collocations with Want to wait
- want to leave
- want to stay
- want to eat
Synonyms for Want to wait
- prefer to delay
- wish to hold off
- choose to wait
Opposites of Want to wait
- want to hurry
- want to proceed
- want to act immediately
- want to move on
Common mistakes with Want to wait
- Confused with 'wants to wait' — subject-verb agreement error.
- Incorrectly using 'wanting to wait' in formal contexts.
- Omitting 'to'—incorrectly saying 'want wait'.
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Frequently asked questions about Want to wait
What does Want to wait mean?
to wish to delay or not act immediately
What is the definition of Want to wait?
To have a desire to postpone something.
How do you use Want to wait in a sentence?
I want to wait for my friends before starting dinner.
Can you give another example of Want to wait?
Do you want to wait until tomorrow for the results?
What are synonyms for Want to wait?
Common alternatives include prefer to delay, wish to hold off, choose to wait.
What is the opposite of Want to wait?
Opposite meanings include want to hurry, want to proceed, want to act immediately, want to move on.
What words go with Want to wait?
It commonly pairs with want to leave, want to stay, want to eat.
What are common mistakes when using Want to wait?
Confused with 'wants to wait' — subject-verb agreement error. Incorrectly using 'wanting to wait' in formal contexts. Omitting 'to'—incorrectly saying 'want wait'.
How do you pronounce Want to wait?
US: //wɑnt tə weɪt//, UK: //wɒnt tə weɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Want to wait?
Use in contexts where one prefers postponing an action. Avoid in very formal situations.