Hesitate

1.Meaning

If you hesitate, you pause slightly while you are doing something or just before you do it, usually because you are uncertain, embarrassed, or worried.

2.Parts of speech

Verb: hesitate

Adjective: hesitant

Adverb: hesitantly

Noun: hesitation

3.Application

1.Remember not to hestitate (verb) when you are crossing the road.

2.He is hesitant (adjective) about making new friends.

3.If you need any help, don't hesitate (verb) to ask.

4.Her hesitation (noun) about signing the contract was based on financial concerns.

5.Sandy was so shy that she asked her classmate to help her with the class work hesitantly (adverb).

6.Without a moment's hesitation (noun) , he jumped into the river to save the child.

7.He seemed hesitant (adjective) to confirm the bad news in the letter.

8.You have to give a reply right away.There is no room for hesitation (noun).