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  • Wait on/wait for

    The phrase wait on should be used only when referring to serving someone or something.

    Example 1 (correct usage): The server waited on the customers in the restaurant.

    This phrase should never mistakenly be used in place of wait for.

    Example 2 (incorrect usage): We waited on our guests to arrive.

    Example 3 (correct usage): We waited for our guests to arrive.

    Posted January 8th, 2010 in Grammar

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