Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To stay in a place until a certain time has passed or an event occurs.
Wait
/weɪt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Please, wait a minute.
Mandrake snapped to attention and waited respectfully for the General's toast.
They are waiting their turn."
Etymology:
From Middle English waiten, wayten "to watch with hostile intent, lie in wait for, plot against; watch over, guard" (c. 1300), further from Old North French waiter, related to waite.
Usage Statistics:
342 mentions per 1 million words 
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