Synonyms for

Waited

Verb / ˈweɪtɪd / Another word for waited — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To stay in one place or remain inactive in expectation of something.

Synonyms & similar words

expect await look holdback holdoff wait waitress anticipate expect hope languish remain stay linger procrastinate dally delay halt pause postpone suspend dawdle loiter tarry idle

Synonyms by register

Formal

tarried lingered remained

Informal

hung around stuck around chilled

Literary

bided abode

Antonyms

proceeded acted advanced moved departed left rushed

Common collocations

  • waited patiently
  • waited anxiously
  • waited for hours
  • waited in line
  • waited for a response
  • waited a moment
  • waited for the bus

Word family

noun wait
verb wait
adjective waiting

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'wait' is 'waited'. It is often used with prepositions like 'for' or 'on'.

Example sentences

  1. I waited for my friend to arrive at the park.
  2. She waited patiently for her turn to come.
  3. We waited in line for the roller coaster ride.
  4. He waited for the rain to stop before leaving the house.
  5. They waited for the cake to cool down before icing it.

Quotes

  • Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting. - Joyce Meyer
  • Good things come to those who wait. - Proverb
  • The two most powerful warriors are patience and time. - Leo Tolstoy

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