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.


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