Wait
Meaning
Stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or event.
Pronunciation
UK weɪt
US weɪt
Example Sentences
- You stand at the bus stop and wait.
- Wait for all cars to stop.
- The red light says stop and wait.
- You wait at the bus stop.
- Some people wait a long time.
- Do you ever wait for a bus?
- A bus stop is a place where you wait for a bus.
- You can sit on the bench and wait.
- Now the wait is over.
Learn Wait in Context
Waiting at the Bus StopDo you ever wait for a bus? A bus stop is a place where you wait for a bus. There is a sign at the bus stop. The sign shows the bus number. You look at the sign to find your bus. Some bus stops have a...Read story 
Safe Ways to Cross StreetsEvery year, many people get hurt near streets. You can stay safe with a few simple rules. Always use a crosswalk. A crosswalk is a safe place to walk. Look left, then look right before you step out. W...Read story 
When the Bus Comes LateHas your bus ever been very late? You stand at the bus stop and wait. The street is cold and quiet. You look left and right, but no bus comes. Two minutes pass, then five, then ten. You check your wat...Read story 
The Bus Is LateYou wait at the bus stop. The bus does not come. Buses go on roads. Roads can have a lot of cars. Too many cars make the bus slow. The bus is late. Some people wait a long time. You look at the clock....Read story
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