Simple meaning
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.
Example sentences
Wave in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a wave to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word wave describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used wave to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
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
Word family
Wave word family
Base word
wave
verb
wave
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does wave mean?
Wave is used to describe to move a hand back and forth as a greeting or signal.
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