waits

[US]/weɪts/
[UK]/weɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.third person singular of wait; to remain in a place until an expected event happens; to hope for something, especially for a long time

Phrases & Collocations

time waits

she waits

he waits

life waits

love waits

fate waits

god waits

nobody waits

nothing waits

Example Sentences

the train waits at the station for passengers.

she waits patiently for her turn to speak.

the dog waits by the door for its owner.

he waits anxiously for the results of the exam.

time waits for no one, so act quickly.

the audience waits in silence for the show to begin.

she waits for the bus every morning at the same spot.

he waits for the perfect moment to ask her out.

the waiter waits for the customers to decide on their orders.

she waits for her friends to arrive before starting the meeting.

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