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wait vs moratorium

moratorium vs wait

wait and moratorium both are nouns.

wait is a verb but moratorium is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wait Yes No Yes No
moratorium Yes No No No
As nouns, moratorium is a hyponym of wait; that is, moratorium is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wait:
  • wait: time during which some action is awaited
  • moratorium: a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged
Other hyponyms of wait include extension, retardation.
wait (noun) moratorium (noun)
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) suspension of an ongoing activity
time during which some action is awaited a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged
wait (verb) moratorium (verb)
look forward to the probable occurrence of
serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
wait before acting
Difference between wait and moratorium

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