waver

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or cause to move unsteadily or hesitantly.

  - "The boat wavered on the rough sea."
  - "He wavered in his decision."
  - "The tree branches wavered in the wind."

• Verb

  To be uncertain or indecisive.

  - "She wavered between two job offers."
  - "The politician wavered on his stance on the issue."
  - "He wavered in his faith."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waver
aver , quaver , rave , grave , wave

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Homophones

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

1. waive
   

2. waveform
   

3. waverer
   

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Variants

List of all variants of waver that leads to same result
waver , wavered , waverer , waverers , wavering , waveringly , wavers , flag-waver , flag-wavers , new wave , new waver , new waves , new-wave

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Forms

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wavers, wavered, wavering

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Etymology

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Old English wefan, from wefan 'to weave'; related to weft.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'waver' comes from the Old English word 'wefan', which means 'to weave'.

2. The word 'waver' is often used in the context of decision-making, particularly when someone is uncertain or hesitant.

3. In physics, a 'wave function' is a mathematical function used to describe the quantum state of a physical system.

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Related Concepts

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1. hesitation: The state of being uncertain or indecisive. Waver is a form of hesitation.

2. instability: The quality of being unstable or unsteady. Waver is a form of instability.

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Culture

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In literature, 'waver' is often used to describe characters who are uncertain or hesitant in their decisions. In music, the term 'waver' is sometimes used to describe a rhythmic or melodic variation or deviation from a regular pattern.

How to Memorize "waver"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a boat on a rough sea, swaying back and forth. Imagine yourself in the boat, feeling the unsteadiness beneath you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waver' with the idea of uncertainty or hesitation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Waver, like a leaf, sways and weaves in the breeze' to remember the meaning of the word.

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