Bolt and Wait

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Bolt verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

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Wait is an antonym for bolt in topics: run quickly away, eat very fast, fasten securely.

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

Wait verb - To remain in place in readiness or expectation of something.

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Bolt is an antonym for wait.

Nearby Words: waited, waiting, waiter

best	best bolt	best wait
long	long bolt	long wait
typical	typical bolt	typical wait
usual	usual bolt	usual wait
Other adjectives: single, painful, big, huge, little, last.

room	bolt room	wait room
bit	bolt bit	wait bit

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