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waited

The correct spelling is waited.

How to pronounce waited

/ˈweɪt.ɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈweɪt.ɪd/

Say it like: Way-ted

The correct spelling is waited. To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.) For example: "Wait here until your car arrives."

Usage Examples

Wait here until your car arrives.

She used to wait down at the Dew Drop Inn.

to wait dinner

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)
  2. 2.To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
  3. 3.To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.
  4. 4.To attend on; to accompany; especially, to attend with ceremony or respect.
  5. 5.To attend as a consequence; to follow upon; to accompany.

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