wait
gb/wˈeɪt/ us/wˈeɪt/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 600
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A1
action
1
Stay until something happens
To stay in one place until something happens or it is the right time.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to wait [for someone/something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wait' with 'expect'. 'Wait' means staying until something happens, while 'expect' means thinking something will happen.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
remain (Focuses on staying in a place, without the implication of expecting something.)
|
stay (More general and less tied to expectation; can refer to any continued presence.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
leave (Means to go away instead of staying until something happens.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
wait for the bus
|wait in line
|wait a moment
|wait patiently
|wait your turn
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|time
|social interaction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We had to wait for over an hour before the doctor saw us.
- Please wait here while I get your order ready.
- I can't wait any longer; I have to go now.
- They waited outside until the store opened.
- He waited by the phone for her call.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I wait for the bus every morning.
- She waits in front of the school.
- We wait for our friends at the park.
- He waits at the door for his dad.
- They wait in line for tickets.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
2
Postpone taking action
To do something later instead of now.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to wait to [do something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes forget 'to' after 'wait' when followed by a verb (correct: 'wait to go', not 'wait go').
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
postpone (More formal; often used for planned delays.)
|
delay (Implies causing something to happen later than planned.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
act immediately (Means to do something right away instead of delaying.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
wait until later
|wait before deciding
|wait a few days
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Let's wait to see how the weather turns out before we go hiking.
- You should wait until you have more information before making a decision.
- I think I'll wait a few days before calling him back.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I will wait to eat until you come.
- He waits to buy the shoes next month.
- We wait to start the game until everyone is here.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
3
Serve customers in a restaurant
To bring food and drinks to people in a restaurant.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to wait on [someone/table]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'wait for' with 'wait on' in this context. 'Wait on' means to serve someone, not to expect them.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
serve (General term for providing food or service; not limited to restaurants.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
dine (Refers to being the customer receiving service, not giving it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
wait tables
|wait on customers
|wait on a party
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
food
|work
|food_drink
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She has been waiting tables at the diner for five years.
- The waiter is waiting on that large group near the window.
- He waited on us quickly and politely.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She waits tables in a small café.
- He waits on many people every day.
- They wait on two big tables tonight.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
quantity
4
Period of staying until event
The time you stay in one place until something happens.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
delay (Emphasizes the cause of having to wait, often negative.)
|
pause (Usually shorter and may be intentional.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
immediacy (The quality of happening at once, without waiting.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
long wait
|short wait
|worth the wait
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- There was a long wait before the show started.
- After a short wait, we were seated at our table.
- The new game was worth the wait.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We had a long wait for the bus.
- There is no wait at the shop today.
- The meal was good after a short wait.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
wait
IPA
GB/wˈeɪt/
US/wˈeɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
wait (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (wait)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: wait
- Plural: wait, waits
Verb
- Base: wait
- 3rd Person Singular: waits
- Present Participle: waiting
- Past: waited
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
can't wait
1/kˈænt wˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Eager for something soon
To be very excited about something that will happen soon.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I can't wait for summer vacation!
- She can't wait to see her new puppy.
wait and see
1/wˈeɪt ˈænd sˈi/
fixed phrase
Delay decision until later info
To not decide now and see what happens first.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Let's wait and see how things go before making changes.
- You'll just have to wait and see what happens next.
wait for it
1/wˈeɪt fɚ ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Pause before revealing surprise
Used to tell someone to be ready for something surprising or important that will happen soon.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- And the winner is—wait for it—my dad!
- Wait for it... here comes the best part of the movie.
wait up
1/wˈeɪt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Stop or stay awake for someone
To stop so someone can catch up, or stay awake until they arrive.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Wait up! You're walking too fast.
- Don't wait up for me; I'll be home late.
wait your turn
1/wˈeɪt jˈʊɹ tˈɚn/
fixed phrase
Be patient for your turn
To stay calm and not act until it is your turn.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Please wait your turn like everyone else.
- He learned to wait his turn when playing games with friends.