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wave
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- pronunciation:
- weIv
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the water that rises from the surface of a body of water.
The boat rocked on the ocean waves.
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related words: |
permanent |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
waves, waving, waved |
definition 1: |
to move gently in the air.
The flag waves at the top of the pole. |
definition 2: |
to make a signal by moving a hand, arm, or object in the air. People often wave when they see someone they know.
She waved when she saw us at the train station.
- similar words:
- salute, sign
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derivations: |
waveless (adj.), wavelike (adj.) |
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