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Wait for

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Meanings of Wait for

Phrase

  • A way to say you are expecting something to happen soon.

Verb

  • To stay in one place until something happens or someone arrives.
  • To pause before doing something until a certain time or event.

Explanation of the word: Wait for

When you wait for something, it means you are being patient and not doing anything until that thing comes or happens. For example, you wait for your food to be ready.

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Translations for the word: Wait for

hindi
इंतज़ार करो

intzaar karo

रुको

ruko

थोड़ा ठहरो

thoda thahro

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Wait for

What does 'wait for' mean?
'Wait for' means to stay in one place or to not do something until something else happens or until someone arrives.
How do you pronounce 'wait for'?
You pronounce 'wait for' like this: 'wayt for'.
Where does the phrase 'wait for' come from?
The phrase 'wait for' comes from the Old English word 'wætan', which means to watch or to stay.
What is the meaning of 'wait' in Kannada?
The word 'wait' in Kannada is 'ಕಾದು' (Kādu).