Synonyms of waits

waits 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wait

as in stays

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stays
• lingers
• awaits
• remains
• bides
• holds on
• sits tight
• expects
• cools one's heels
• holds one's breath
• bides one's time
• hangs around
• tarries
• sticks around
• stands by
• anticipates
• watches (for)

waits

2 of 2

noun

plural of wait

as in delays

an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business

there was a long wait for the manager to come and help us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delays
• pauses
• holdups
• setbacks
• detentions
• postponements
• hesitations
• holding patterns
• respites
• detainments
• deferrals
• lags
• holdbacks
• deferments
• slowdowns
• reprieves
• foot-draggings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rushes
• dispatches
• hastes
• promptitudes