Elementary ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #170 of 1319

wait (v.)

to stay until something happens

Examples

  • Wait here, please.

Key rules

  • Wait means stay until something happens
  • Wait for + noun: wait for the bus
  • Wait + to + verb is also used

Common mistakes

  • I wait the bus โ†’ I wait for the bus
  • I am waiting you โ†’ I am waiting for you

Use cases

  • Queues
  • Appointments
  • Transport
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Wait on means serve in a restaurant.

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