waite

CEFRB2

/wˈeɪt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A surname or name, not a common English word.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A surname originating as an occupation for a watchman.

Examples

  • Morrison Waite was the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court.

  • Waite is a common name found in many English-speaking countries.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A town in Washington County, Maine, United States, named after a lumberman.

More examples

In context

  • We are waiting for the Waite family to arrive.

  • And post o're Land and Ocean without rest: They also serve who only stand and waite.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The knight will always blank patiently for the king's command before advancing.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

English surname for a watchman of Norman origin, from the verb wait. Sometimes confused with White or Wheat.