Wait synonyms such as kick about, anticipate, be deferred, delay, bide, and dally. Wait is a verb, and its antonyms are leave, proceed, and hurry. Additionally, here are 59 synonyms and nearby words for wait as well as words beginning with
W, and Wa.
59 synonyms for wait
1. stop
anticipate
await
be in readiness
be patient
be ready
bide one's time
cease
cool one's heels
count the days until
discontinue
halt
hang about
hang around
hang fire
hold back
hold on
hold one's horses
hope for
kick one's heels
kill time
long for
look/watch out
mark time
pause
rest
sit tight
stand by
sweat it out
twiddle one's thumbs
waste time
2. be put off
be deferred
be delayed
be held back
be postponed
be put off
be put on ice
be put on the back burner
3. postpone
defer
delay
hold back
hold off
postpone
put off
4. remain
bide
dally
kick about
kick around
linger
loiter
remain
rest
stay
stay put
stick around
tarry