Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with wait in American Collocation
wait
noun
singular
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/weɪt/
long
extended
interminable
lengthy
long
longish
prolonged
protracted
After an interminable wait, instructions were given to board the train.
short
brief
short
After a brief wait in an outer office, I was called in for the interview.
making you feel anxious or irritated
agonizing
anxious
frustrating
tense
Laura needed a liver transplant as a toddler, and her family faced an agonizing wait while a donor was found.