waited
Pronunciación: [ˈweɪtɪd]
Palabra
Contexto: «time management»
(verb) to stay in one place or delay doing something until something else happens. It's like when you're waiting for the school bell to ring before going out to play.
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She waited patiently for her turn to play the game.
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He didn’t wait for his friends and left the party early.
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How long did you wait for the bus yesterday?
Contexto: «anticipation»
(verb) to expect something to happen in the future while staying still or inactive. For instance, you're waiting for your birthday party because you're excited about it.
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They waited eagerly for the arrival of the new puppy.
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She didn't wait for the movie to start and went home instead.
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What are you waiting for right now?
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