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wait

/weɪt/

Meanings
noun
A delay.

Examples :

"I had a very long wait at the airport security check."
time action essential

Related Words

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superseded verb

/ˌsupərˈsidɪd/ /ˌsjuːpərˈsidɪd/

To take the place of.

"Those older products have been superseded by our new range."

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restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

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establishment noun

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

"Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."

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respectful adjective

/ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/

Marked or characterized by respect

"It is of great importance that you act in a respectful manner towards the duke and duchess."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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musicians noun

/mjuˈzɪʃənz/ /mjʊˈzɪʃənz/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"The musicians in the school band practiced after class every day. "

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unavailable noun

/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbl/ /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

(history) A communist who operated underground and was therefore not available for a political leadership position.

"The unavailable was a key figure in the resistance movement, operating secretly and therefore not able to take on a leadership role in the official government. "

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accompanying verb

/əˈkʌm.p(ə.)ni.ɪŋ/

To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.

"Geoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage."

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entertaining verb

/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/ /ˌɛnərˈteɪnɪŋ/

To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

"The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience."

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occurrence noun

/əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkəːɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/

An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

"The frequent occurrence of noisy construction near my house has made it hard to concentrate on my studies. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "