waiter vs wait

waiter and wait both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
waiter	Yes	No	No	No
wait	Yes	No	Yes	No

waiter (noun)	wait (noun)
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)	the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
a person who waits or awaits	time during which some action is awaited

waiter (verb)	wait (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