Wait for 30 seconds vs Wait 30 seconds

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of waiting for a specific duration of time. The choice between using 'for' or omitting it is a matter of personal preference and style.

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Wait for 30 seconds

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to specify the duration of time you need to wait. It is more formal and explicit.

Examples:

Please wait for 30 seconds before pressing the button.
I asked him to wait for 30 seconds, but he couldn't wait that long.

Alternatives:

Wait for a minute.
Wait for an hour.
Wait for a moment.
Wait for a while.
Wait for a specific time.

Wait 30 seconds

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate the duration of time you need to wait without using 'for'. It is more casual and concise.

Examples:

Just wait 30 seconds and then check again.
Wait 30 seconds before opening the door.

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You wait 30 seconds and then get your coat.
Well, then they can wait another 30 seconds.
30 - Wait, 30 seconds to talk about lighting?
After I get out, you need to wait at least, 30 seconds, okay?
This is the time in seconds that & kppp; will wait for the CONNECT response from your modem. A setting of about 30 seconds should be sufficient for most purposes.
You wait 30 minutes before approaching a failed detonation.
Impact target is 30 seconds from flash.
Typical transgression, 30 seconds to three minutes.
All personnel have 30 seconds to reach secure locations.
Scariest 30 seconds of my life.
Aloxi should be injected over 30 seconds.
Smelling should not exceed 30 seconds.
Every 30 seconds, her memory resets - every 30 seconds.
Guess you have to wait 30 minutes to see.
- We'd just have to wait 30 days.
Right after eating - Don't wait 30 minutes
You've got 30 seconds to blow my mind.
Huntington's money is gone as of 30 seconds ago.
No, but it's only been 30 seconds.
He'd lose consciousness in 30 seconds.

Alternatives:

Wait a minute.
Wait an hour.
Wait a moment.
Wait a while.
Wait a specific time.

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