wait
NOUNVERB
/weɪt/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH W
wait is a valid 4-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
W4A1I1T1
4 + 1 + 1 + 1 =7 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 14TRIPLE WORD → 21
MEANING
What does wait mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
The act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something).
“the wait was an ordeal for him”
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2
Time during which some action is awaited.
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VERB · 4 SENSES
1
Look forward to the probable occurrence of.
“he is waiting to be drafted”
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2
Wait before acting.
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3
Serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant.
“I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's”
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4
Stay in one place and anticipate or expect something.
“I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets”
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