Wait

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To stay in expectation of something; to delay action until a particular time.

“Please wait here while I get your documents ready.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/weɪt/

Related Words

Synonyms

pause delay stay

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Common verb with W-A-I-T pattern; contains AI vowel pair.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; W adds value to common letters.

Words Related to Wait

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “wait” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bait fait gait hait walt want watt

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “wait”.

atwin await swati tawgi tawie tawpi tcawi tiwaz towai twain twait waist waits witan wiyat

Longer words starting with Wait

Words that begin with “wait”.

waits waiting

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