to wait
to wait
'wait' is a regular verb (waited/waited). It is usually followed by 'for' + object (wait for the bus) or 'to' + infinitive (wait to hear the news).
I wait for the bus every morning.
I wait for the bus every morning.
Indicative
Present Simple
I wait for my sister after school.
I wait for my sister after school.
You wait until the last minute every time.
You wait until the last minute every time.
She waits patiently for her turn.
She waits patiently for her turn.
We wait for the results every year.
We wait for the results every year.
You wait outside while we get ready.
You wait outside while we get ready.
They wait at the gate until it opens.
They wait at the gate until it opens.
Present Continuous
I am waiting for your reply right now.
I am waiting for your reply right now.
You are waiting in the wrong queue.
You are waiting in the wrong queue.
He is waiting for the doctor to call him.
He is waiting for the doctor to call him.
We are waiting for the rain to stop.
We are waiting for the rain to stop.
You are waiting for the show to begin.
You are waiting for the show to begin.
They are waiting for the train on platform two.
They are waiting for the train on platform two.
Past Simple
I waited an hour, but nobody came.
I waited an hour, but nobody came.
You waited too long to apply.
You waited too long to apply.
She waited by the phone all evening.
She waited by the phone all evening.
We waited for the storm to pass.
We waited for the storm to pass.
You waited in line for three hours.
You waited in line for three hours.
They waited until dark to leave.
They waited until dark to leave.
Present Perfect
I have waited all my life for this moment.
I have waited all my life for this moment.
You have waited long enough for an answer.
You have waited long enough for an answer.
He has waited weeks for the parcel.
He has waited weeks for the parcel.
We have waited patiently for the news.
We have waited patiently for the news.
You have waited here since early morning.
You have waited here since early morning.
They have waited years for this decision.
They have waited years for this decision.
Past Perfect
I had waited for hours before she finally arrived.
I had waited for hours before she finally arrived.
You had waited so long that you fell asleep.
You had waited so long that you fell asleep.
She had waited a whole year for the reunion.
She had waited a whole year for the reunion.
We had waited outside before they let us in.
We had waited outside before they let us in.
You had waited a long time before complaining.
You had waited a long time before complaining.
They had waited at the airport since noon.
They had waited at the airport since noon.
Future Simple (will)
Future Simple
I will wait for you outside the cinema.
I will wait for you outside the cinema.
You will wait here until I return.
You will wait here until I return.
He will wait for the next available seat.
He will wait for the next available seat.
We will wait for a better offer.
We will wait for a better offer.
You will wait for the signal to start.
You will wait for the signal to start.
They will wait until the price drops.
They will wait until the price drops.
Conditional
Present Conditional (would)
Present Conditional
I would wait longer if I had the time.
I would wait longer if I had the time.
You would wait for me, wouldn't you?
You would wait for me, wouldn't you?
A patient person would wait without complaining.
A patient person would wait without complaining.
We would wait for a sunny day to travel.
We would wait for a sunny day to travel.
You would wait for us if we asked.
You would wait for us if we asked.
They would wait for a discount before buying.
They would wait for a discount before buying.
Imperative
Imperative
Wait for me at the corner.
Wait for me at the corner.
Let's wait until the rain stops.
Let's wait until the rain stops.
