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wave

/weɪv/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large body of water moving horizontally towards the land.

    - "The ocean waves crashed against the shore."
    - "Surfers ride the waves."
  • noun

    A series of movements or sounds that follow one another.

    - "A wave of applause filled the room."
    - "A wave of emotions swept over me."
Pronunciation
  1. /weɪv/



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  2. /weɪv/



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  3. /weɪv/



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Synonyms

und , Mexican wave , rush
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wave
ave , grave , cave , rave , crave , wave
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Wave (en) : To move back and forth

  2. Wave (en) : A large body of water moving horizontally towards the land

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. wave (en) : To move back and forth

  2. waive (en) : To give up a right or claim

Variants
List of all variants of wave that leads to same result
wave , waved , waves , waving , waveless , wavelessly , wavelike , Wave , Waves , wave band , wave bands , wave equation , wave equations , wave front , wave fronts , wave mechanics , wave number , wave numbers , wave of the future , wave packet , wave packets
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

waves, the wave, a wave, the waves, the breaking wave, the crest of the wave

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wefan, wafian 'to move from side to side, wave'

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. A wave is not a particle or a wave, it is both.

  2. The largest wave ever recorded was a rogue wave in the Pacific Ocean, measuring over 100 feet high.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Tidal wave: A large, destructive wave caused by a tidal surge.

  2. Wave length: The distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Waves have been a significant part of human culture throughout history. They have been depicted in art, literature, music, and have been used as symbols in various religious and spiritual traditions.

How to Memorize "wave"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large body of water moving towards the shore.
    - Visualize the movement of the water back and forth.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wave' with the sound of crashing water.
    - Associate the word 'wave' with the feeling of riding a surfboard.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Waves Are Very Exciting' to remember the definition of a wave.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Waves Are Vast, Endless, and Very Beautiful' to remember the cultural significance of waves.

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