A1verbhigh_frequency_chunk

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

Significato di 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 in una frase

  • 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?

Come usare 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.

Parole correlate

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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Domande frequenti su "Wait"

Cosa significa "Wait"?

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

Qual è la definizione di "Wait"?

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

Come si usa "Wait" in una frase?

Please wait for your turn in the queue.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di "Wait"?

I can’t wait to see you at the party!

Quali sono i sinonimi di "Wait"?

Alcune alternative comuni sono stay, pause, remain, bide, linger.

Qual è il contrario di "Wait"?

Significati opposti includono rush, hurry, act.

Quali parole si abbinano a "Wait"?

Si abbina spesso a 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.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con "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.

Come si pronuncia "Wait"?

US: /["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare "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.

Che livello CEFR ha "Wait"?

"Wait" è al livello A1 della scala CEFR.