Wave: meaning, definitions and examples

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wave

[ weɪv ]

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ocean

A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore.

Synonyms

billow, surge, swell

Examples of usage

The waves crashed against the rocks.
The sound of the waves was soothing.

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hand

Move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal.

Synonyms

beckon, gesture, signal

Examples of usage

He waved goodbye as the train pulled away.
She waved to her friend from across the street.

Translations

Translations of the word "wave" in other languages:

🇵🇹 onda

🇮🇳 लहर

तरंग
हाथ हिलाना

🇩🇪 Welle

🇮🇩 gelombang

🇺🇦 хвиля

🇵🇱 fala

🇯🇵 波

🇫🇷 vague

🇪🇸 ola

🇹🇷 dalga

🇰🇷 파도

🇸🇦 موجة

🇨🇿 vlna

🇸🇰 vlna

🇨🇳 波

🇸🇮 val

🇮🇸 alda

🇰🇿 толқын

🇬🇪 ტალღა

🇦🇿 dalğa

🇲🇽 ola

Word origin

The word 'wave' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'wafian' meaning 'to wave, fluctuate'. Over time, the word evolved to represent various meanings related to motion and movement, both in the context of water and gesture.