Wait Synonyms
58 wait synonyms include stand by, hold back, be patient, bide one's time, hang fire, mark time, kill time, and kick one's heels. Wait is a verb, and its antonyms are leave, proceed, and hurry. Here are some additional synonyms for "wait" with example sentences.
Another word for Wait
58 other ways to say wait.
1. stop
- waste time
- twiddle one's thumbs
- sweat it out
- stop
- stand by
- sit tight
- rest
- pause
- mark time
- look/watch out
- long for
- kill time
- kick one's heels
- hope for
- hold one's horses
- hold on
- hold back
- hang fire
- hang around
- hang about
- halt
- expect
- discontinue
- count the days until
- cool one's heels
- cease
- bide one's time
- be ready
- be patient
- be in readiness
- await
- anticipate
2. be put off
- be put on the back burner
- be put on ice
- be put off
- be postponed
- be held back
- be delayed
- be deferred
3. postpone
- put off
- postpone
- hold off
- hold back
- delay
- defer
4. remain
- tarry
- stop
- stick around
- stay put
- stay
- rest
- remain
- loiter
- linger
- kick around
- kick about
- dally
- bide
Use wait in a Sentence
Buy now or wait for a discount.
He couldn’t wait any longer.
I told him to wait.
Please wait here for instructions.
She couldn't wait for it to end.
They wait patiently for answers today.
wait for the perfect moment.