A1verbhigh_frequency_chunk

UK/["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/US/["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/

Sens de Wait

to stay where you are or delay doing something until somebody/something comes or something happens

In simple words: To stay in one place or not do anything until something happens.

Wait dans une phrase

  • Please wait for your turn in the queue.
  • I can’t wait to see you at the party!
  • You need to wait until the signal changes to cross the street.
  • She decided to wait for him before leaving the office.
  • Can you wait a moment while I finish this call?

Comment utiliser Wait

Often used when someone is expecting another person or event. Can be informal when telling someone to be patient (e.g., 'Wait a minute'). Less formal in casual conversations. In formal contexts, alternatives like 'await' may be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

wait + for + object

Memory hint

Think of a clock ticking while you are 'waiting' for something to happen.

Mots liés

Collocations with Wait

Synonyms for Wait

Opposites of Wait

Common mistakes with Wait

  • 'Wait' is sometimes confused with 'waive', which has a different meaning.
  • Learners may use 'wait' without the preposition 'for' when necessary.
  • Using 'wait' inappropriately in formal writing, where 'await' is preferred.

Compare Wait with Stay, Pause, Remain, Linger

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Questions fréquentes sur "Wait"

Que signifie "Wait"?

To stay in one place or not do anything until something happens.

Quelle est la définition de "Wait"?

to stay where you are or delay doing something until somebody/something comes or something happens

Comment utiliser "Wait" dans une phrase?

Please wait for your turn in the queue.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de "Wait"?

I can’t wait to see you at the party!

Quels sont les synonymes de "Wait"?

Quelques alternatives courantes : stay, pause, remain, bide, linger.

Quel est le contraire de "Wait"?

Les sens opposés incluent rush, hurry, act.

Quels mots vont avec "Wait"?

Il s'associe souvent à a while, long, forever, have to, must, can hardly, for, till, until, can’t afford to wait, keep somebody waiting, wait a long time, a while, long, forever, have to, must, can hardly, for, till, until, can’t afford to wait, keep somebody waiting, wait a long time.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec "Wait"?

'Wait' is sometimes confused with 'waive', which has a different meaning. Learners may use 'wait' without the preposition 'for' when necessary. Using 'wait' inappropriately in formal writing, where 'await' is preferred.

Comment prononce-t-on "Wait"?

US: /["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser "Wait"?

Often used when someone is expecting another person or event. Can be informal when telling someone to be patient (e.g., 'Wait a minute'). Less formal in casual conversations. In formal contexts, alternatives like 'await' may be more appropriate.

Quel niveau CEFR a "Wait"?

"Wait" est au niveau A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.