What does WAVES mean?

Waves

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore; a disturbance on the surface of a liquid body, as the sea or a lake, in the form of a moving ridge or swell.
• Verb: move or cause to move gently to and fro with a swaying motion while remaining fixed to one point.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /weɪvz/
• UK: /weɪvz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "waves" originated from the Old English word "wæg" which means "a wave". It has been used to describe the movement of water in the sea or a lake. It is also used figuratively to describe the movement of sound, light, or energy.

5. Synonyms:

• Surge
• Ripple
• Undulation
• Roll
• Flow

6. Related Words:

• Beach
• Crash
• Storm
• Tidal
• Windy

7. Example Sentences:

• The waves crashed against the shore, making a loud sound.
• She felt the waves of emotion wash over her.
• The radio waves were interfering with the TV signal.
• He waved his hand to say hello to his friend.
• The wind was making the water waves rough and choppy.