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The future tense form of 'wait' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb wait. Example: They will wait for the results of the exam. (They will wait for the results of the exam.)

Definition of “wait”

to stay in one place or delay action until a particular time or event
to remain in readiness or expectation
to pause or suspend an action or process

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	wait
Future Continuous	waiting
Future Perfect	waited

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will wait for you at the restaurant.

Example

They will wait for the train to arrive.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, I will be waiting for the flight.

Example

They will be waiting outside the theater.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By next week, she will have waited for a month.

Example

They will have waited for a long time by the end of the day.

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