waited
Translation
to wait
Examples
I waited for an hour.
I waited for an hour.
She waited to see what would happen.
She waited to see what would happen.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb./sth.)) to stay where you are until sb. or sth. comes. I waited for the bus.
((to-inf)) to delay an action until sth. else happens. We waited to hear the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stay, remain, linger; Antonyms: leave, depart, go
Etymology
From Old North French 'waitier' (to watch), from a Germanic source related to 'wake'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'waiting' for a friend. You stay in one place until they arrive.