102 Synonyms for Wait: stay, halt, pause

wait (102 synonym found)

Wait has 102 synonyms. The top synonyms for wait are stay, halt, pause, afterthought, abide, respite, lag, await and 94 more. Another word for wait is stay. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for wait?

A common synonym for wait is stay. Other synonyms include halt, pause, afterthought, abide.

How many synonyms does wait have?

Wait has 102 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does wait mean?

°To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await.

Definition of wait:

°To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by "wait for".).

°To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.

°A delay.

°An ambush.

(v) : to delay movement or action until the arrival or occurence of; to await; to delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness

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