Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Waits.
Waits - as a noun
Time during which some action is awaited
Example: "Instant replay caused too long a delay"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delay9hold8postponement18time lagHypernyms (Closely Related)
break11intermission14interruption14pause7suspension12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
Example: "The wait was an ordeal for him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waiting11Waits - as a verb
Stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
Example: "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Wait before acting
Example: "The scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold backhold offHypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Look forward to the probable occurrence of
Example: "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
await8expect17look8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Example: "I'm waiting on tables at maxim's"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waitress11Example Sentences
"She waits patiently at the bus stop every morning."
"The teacher waits for all the students to settle down before starting the class."
"He waits for his girlfriend outside the movie theater."
"The dog eagerly waits by the door for its owner to come home."
"My dad waits in line for hours to buy the latest smartphone."
Word Game Points
Is WAITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, waits is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WAITS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is WAITS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, waits is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWAITS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is WAITS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, waits is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWAITS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
