Waver: meaning, definitions and examples

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waver

 

[ หˆweษชvษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

indecision

To waver means to be uncertain between two options, to hesitate in making a decision.

Synonyms

fluctuate, hesitate, vacillate

Examples of usage

  • I could see the doubt in his eyes as he began to waver between the two choices.
  • She wavered between accepting the job offer or pursuing further studies.
  • If you waver too long, you might miss out on this opportunity.
Context #2 | Noun

movement

As a noun, waver refers to a slight movement back and forth, like a wavering flame or a wavering sound.

Synonyms

fluctuation, quiver, tremor

Examples of usage

  • The candle flame cast a wavering light in the dark room.
  • The waver in her voice showed her nervousness during the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "waver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vacilar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค—เคฎเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwanken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ goyang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะณะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwiaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚‰ใคใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vaciller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vacilar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tereddรผt etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”๋“ค๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกhat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกhaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠจๆ‘‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obotavljati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hiksta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rษ™ddรผd etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vacilar

Etymology

The word 'waver' originated from the Old English word 'wafian', meaning 'to wave, fluctuate, or hesitate'. Over time, it evolved to its current form in Middle English. The concept of wavering or fluctuating between choices has been a part of human decision-making processes for centuries.

See also: airwaves, wave, wavelength, wavelet, wavelike, wavenumber, wavering, wavy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,080, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.