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Wait for sometime vs Wait for some time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Wait for sometime' is used when referring to a short, unspecified period of time, while 'Wait for some time' is used when referring to a specific or longer period of time.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 47112 views

This phrase is correct when referring to a short, unspecified period of time.

"Wait for sometime"

This phrase is commonly used when you want to indicate waiting for a brief, unspecified amount of time.

Examples:

  • Please wait for sometime before making a decision.
  • I will be back in sometime.
  • Jun 18, 2020 ... ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. [Easter Egg] Jhin dance when you wait for sometime in his Champion Collection. This video cannot be played.
  • Sep 23, 2019 ... Twilio gather how can I tell gather wait for sometime before speech starts and start collecting · Ask Question. Asked 4 years, 11 months ago.
  • May 28, 2024 ... Should I open the progress dolls and other heroic dolls now or wait for sometime later? QUESTION. I was seraching in this sub for what to do ...
  • Nov 29, 2014 ... I am capturing the webpage but i want that the script should wait for sometime before capturing it because i am populating somedata using AJAX ...
  • Feb 22, 2024 ... Usually, we have "wait for sometime" option in flow to check status of record after sometime. Due to certain restrictions, I can't use flow.
  • Here, I am using a for loop to check for the status of bulk data job and wait for sometime until it gets completed. Thanks & Regards,. Sudheer. Solved! Go to ...
  • Make the response wait for sometime from scripted rest API ... External interface is consuming our scripted rest API and posting a request.Our requirement is to ...
  • Nov 28, 2014 ... Hi All,I wanted to make the further execution of a procedure in a package to wait for sometime without disturbing the execution of other ...
  • You'll have to wait for sometime maybe a day too. That's the only way! Do check this link out: http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/GSG:CCSv5_Download.
  • Jun 26, 2016 ... Open in App. Sign In. Is it ok to wait for sometime before getting physical in an arranged marriage (after marriage)?. All related (46).

Alternatives:

  • Wait for a while
  • Wait for a bit

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific or longer period of time.

"Wait for some time"

This phrase is used when you want to specify a particular or extended period of time for waiting.

Examples:

  • You may need to wait for some time to receive a response.
  • Please wait for some time as the process may take a while.
  • Aug 26, 2017 ... Wait for some time before executing ... Hi there guys i am creating stamina logic and when my character should be attacking the stamina will stop ...
  • Oct 30, 2023 ... Hi my Servicenow instance is showing offline wait for some time for about an hour now any resolution for this issue? HowTo. PDI showing ...
  • How to make TextWatcher wait for some time before doing some action · Ask Question. Asked 11 years, 8 months ago. Modified 6 years, 8 months ago.
  • High quality example sentences with “wait for some time” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig: your English writing platform.
  • Sep 20, 2010 ... Qt: wait for some time in a function without hanging the UI · 0 · Qt - What is the correct way to pause execution of a program to wait for user ...
  • Apr 17, 2022 ... Does the Soul after death rebirth immediately or wait for some time? It depends on each Soul. Some Souls may wait for a very long time to ...
  • Dec 11, 2019 ... Dec 11, 2019 · 󰟠. Timeline photos. Can't wait for some time off. Sandra Retreage and 9.9K others. 󰤥 10,000. 󰤦 604. 󰤧 11,636. 󰞣. Show previous ...
  • Jul 17, 2024 ... I want to wait for some time for one min in the UI action ,we have some integration has been set up. Hence user should wait for one min on ...
  • Feb 5, 2024 ... Turn Table wait for some time and then turn. Hello All,. In my model, I used turn table. Now it's just passing the pallet. but I want that ...
  • Jul 22, 2021 ... Or should I at least wait for some time for the first author to potentially respond? publications · email · Share.

Alternatives:

  • Wait for a while
  • Wait for a bit

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