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to wait→ to waitEnglish word meaning

"to wait" is a A1-level English word meaning "to wait". Below you can find 14 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real English conversations.

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14 stories

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A1(9)
A2(4)
B1(1)
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Example Sentences

The Ugly Duckling
A1Fairy Tales

The Ugly Duckling

She waits for her babies.

She waits for her babies.

The Wrong Bus
A1Funny Mistakes

The Wrong Bus

He waits for bus number five.

He waits for bus number five.

The Video Call
A1Technology

The Video Call

Mia waits excitedly.

Mia waits excitedly.

The Wrong Number
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Wrong Number

Somewhere, Maria is still waiting for that call.

Somewhere, Maria is still waiting for that call.

Lunch with Coworkers
A1Work & Career

Lunch with Coworkers

Tom and Lisa wait for her.

Tom and Lisa wait for her.

Taking the Bus
A1Travel

Taking the Bus

Anna sits down and waits.

Anna sits down and waits.

Small Talk in the Elevator
A1Everyday Situations

Small Talk in the Elevator

Today she waits for the elevator on the first floor.

Today she waits for the elevator on the first floor.

The Morning Commute
A1Work & Career

The Morning Commute

She waits for the number 42 bus.

She waits for the number 42 bus.

At the Food Court
A1Everyday Situations

At the Food Court

Tom sits down and waits for his food.

Tom sits down and waits for his food.

The Queue Jumper
A2Everyday Situations

The Queue Jumper

Anna had finished her shopping and was waiting in line.

Anna had finished her shopping and was waiting in line.

Returning an Item
A2Everyday Situations

Returning an Item

She waited patiently for her turn.

She waited patiently for her turn.

Getting an ID Card
A2Everyday Situations

Getting an ID Card

There were already many people waiting outside.

There were already many people waiting outside.

Scenic Train Ride
A2Travel

Scenic Train Ride

She was waiting for the mountain train.

She was waiting for the mountain train.

The Utility Bill Problem
B1Everyday Situations

The Utility Bill Problem

Maria provided the information and waited while the representative looked up her account.

Maria provided the information and waited while the representative looked up her account.

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