Simple meaning
What does Oscillate mean?
Oscillate means move back and forth repeatedly.
Dictionary definition
to move back and forth in a repeated pattern.
Example sentences
Oscillate in a sentence
easy
Our science class learned the meaning of oscillate.
medium
The worksheet used oscillate in a sentence about motion and energy.
hard
In a reading passage, oscillate helped explain how physical systems behave.
Synonyms
Words like Oscillate
moveClose in meaning in many contexts.
sendClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stopHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
blockHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Oscillate word family
Base word
oscillate
verb
oscillate
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does oscillate mean?
OSCILLATE means oscillate means move back and forth repeatedly.
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