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wave

Pronunciation: [/weɪv/]

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wave: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use wave in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “ocean”

(noun) a long body of water that moves continuously in a particular direction. Waves in the ocean are caused by wind.

Example

The surfers rode the big waves on their surfboards.

Example

There were no waves at the beach today, so we couldn't go surfing.

Example

Have you ever seen a really big wave in the ocean?

Context: “greeting”

(verb) to move your hand or hands back and forth in a friendly or noticeable way to say hello or get someone's attention.

Example

She waved to her friend as he walked by.

Example

He didn't wave back when I greeted him.

Example

How do you wave to someone to say hello?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a sudden increase in the strength or level of something, especially a signal or sound.

Example

The radio picked up a weak wave signal from far away.

Example

There was too much interference, and the wave transmission was disrupted.

Example

Can you explain how a radio wave works to transmit signals?

Context: “motion”

(verb) to move back and forth or up and down smoothly and rhythmically like the motion of the ocean.

Example

The flag waved in the wind as the national anthem played.

Example

The tree stood still and didn't wave in the calm air.

Example

What does it mean when a flag is waving?

How to pronounce wave

Pronunciation: [/weɪv/]

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