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In the story, the character used a wave to show a feeling.
What does Wave mean?
Wave means to move a hand back and forth as a greeting or signal.
Dictionary definition
To move a hand back and forth as a greeting or signal.
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Wave in a sentence
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Our class discussed how the word wave describes body movement in a scene.
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What does wave mean?
The correct meaning is: Wave means to move a hand back and forth as a greeting or signal.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to wave?
Motion is close in meaning to wave in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wave?
Stillness contrasts with wave in this dictionary entry.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningWave means to move a hand back and forth as a greeting or signal.
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Synonyms
Words like Wave
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
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Hint for students
Wave means to move a hand back and forth as a greeting or signal.
Common mix-up
Wave can mean a hand signal or a moving pattern in water, sound, or light. Use context clues.
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Write one sentence that shows wave without using the word wave. Then underline clue words that show to move a hand back and forth as a greeting or signal. Example: Our class discussed how the word wave describes body movement in a scene. Clue words: class, discussed, word, describes, body Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show to move a hand back and forth as a greeting or signal?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Our class discussed how the word wave describes body movement in a scene." Why does wave fit better than stillness?
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