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What can I say instead of wait?
Synonyms
- hold on. phrasal verb. used for telling someone to stop or wait.
- just wait until/till. phrase.
- hang on/hold on a minute. phrase.
- wait a minute/second. phrase.
- just a minute/moment/second. phrase.
- let me see/think. phrase.
- bear with me/us. phrasal verb.
- something will have to wait. phrase.
What is another word for patiently waiting?
What is another word for wait patiently?
| be patient | bide your time |
|---|---|
| await | stand by |
| rest | cool it |
| wait on | stay up for |
| hang fire | lie in wait |
What is wait antonym?
wait. Antonyms: speed, hasten, press. Synonyms: stay, tarry, rest, stop, bide, expect.
How do you tell someone to wait in an email?
-Could you wait a little longer please? -Could you be more patient please? -Could you continue to be patient please? Could you let me know they are common expressions?
What’s a word for anxiously waiting?
What is another word for anxiously waiting?
| on tenterhooks | anxious |
|---|---|
| waiting for the axe to fall | apprehensively expecting |
| fearfully anticipating | nervously awaiting |
| uneasy | antsy |
| troubled | ill at ease |
What does patiently waiting mean?
: in a patient manner : with calmness or without complaint or hurry in spite of delays, difficulties, tedium, etc. The bank customers waited patiently for the next teller.
Is it patiently waiting or waiting patiently?
“Patiently” is an adverb and therefore can work in multiple locations: They were waiting patiently for the movie to end. They were patiently waiting for the movie to end. Patiently they were waiting for the movie to end.
Whats the opposite of waiting?
How do you say wait in a polite way?
10 expressions to Use In Speaking And Writing:
- Hang on a moment / a mo.
- Give us a second.
- Half a moment / a mo.
- I’ll be right with you.
- Sorry, I’m a bit tied up right now.
- Wait and see.
- You’ll just have to be patient.
- Give me a chance.
What are different ways to say waiting?
abide
- anticipate.
- bide.
- expect.
- linger.
- pause.
- remain.
- rest.
- sojourn.
What is eagerly waiting?
1 postpositive; often foll by: to or for impatiently desirous (of); anxious or avid (for)
What is the synonym of wait?
wait(verb) stay in one place and anticipate or expect something. “I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets”. Synonyms: expect, await, waitress, look, hold off, hold back. wait, hold off, hold back(verb) wait before acting.
What is another word for waiting for?
To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure. Verb. . To wait until the specified event occurs. anticipate. await. envisage. expect. hope for.
What is another word for wait nervously?
Synonyms for wait nervously include carefully, cautiously, prudently, alertly, cagily, gingerly, harmlessly, hesitantly, judiciously and reluctantly. Find more
What is another word for waiting period?
In business finance, a waiting period (or quiet period) is the time in which a company making an initial public offering ( IPO ) must be silent about it, so as not to inflate the value of the stock artificially. It is also called the cooling-off period.