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:
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.