Wave — synonyms, definition

1. wave (Noun)

32 synonyms

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9 definitions

wave (Noun) — One of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water).

wave (Noun) — A movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon. ex. "a wave of settlers" ex. "troops advancing in waves"

wave (Noun) — (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth.

wave (Noun) — Something that rises rapidly. ex. "a wave of emotion swept over him" ex. "there was a sudden wave of buying before the market closed" ex. "a wave of conservatism in the country led by the hard right"

wave (Noun) — The act of signaling by a movement of the hand.

wave (Noun) — A hairdo that creates undulations in the hair.

wave (Noun) — An undulating curve.

wave (Noun) — A persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures). ex. "a heat wave"

wave (Noun) — A member of the women's reserve of the United States Navy; originally organized during World War II but now no longer a separate branch.

20 types of

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61 type

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1 part

wave front

2. wave (Verb)

61 synonym

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5 definitions

wave (Verb) — Signal with the hands or nod. ex. "She waved to her friends" ex. "He waved his hand hospitably"

wave (Verb) — Move or swing back and forth. ex. "She waved her gun"

wave (Verb) — Move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion. ex. "the waves rolled towards the beach"

wave (Verb) — Twist or roll into coils or ringlets.

wave (Verb) — Set waves in. ex. "she asked the hairdresser to wave her hair"

13 types of

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