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Definitions

wave

[weyv] / weɪv /
NOUN
sea surf, current
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crest flood influx movement outbreak rash rush sign stream surge swell tide upsurge
STRONG
bending billow breaker coil comber convolution corkscrew crush curl curlicue drift foam gush heave loop ridge ripple rippling rocking roll roller scroll signal sweep tendency tube twirl twist undulation unevenness uprising whitecap winding
WEAK
ground swell
Antonyms
STRONG
line
VERB
move back and forth; gesture
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brandish flap flutter fly shake swing twirl twist wield
STRONG
beckon billow coil curl direct falter flourish flow fluctuate gesticulate indicate motion oscillate palpitate pulsate pulse quaver quiver reel ripple seesaw sign signal stir stream surge sway swell swirl swish switch tremble undulate vacillate vibrate wag waggle waver whirl wigwag wobble
WEAK
move to and fro
Antonyms
STRONGEST
untwist
STRONG
be still calm leave alone mislead persist remain stay steady straighten

Example Sentences

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This is probably just the beginning of another wave of deals.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The announcement comes as the first wave of youth clubs aimed at giving young people support with jobs and wellbeing are set to open across England.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Slovenia imposed limits on fuel purchases after a wave of panic buying and “fuel tourism” from neighboring countries ran some gas stations dry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The incident has ignited a wave of internet humor and memes, with some joking that Waffle Houses nationwide should prepare for unexpected visitors.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It was just a small wave, an eager nod, a slight scoot of his chair to make room for another—like he actually wanted me to take my bag and tray and cross the entire cafeteria.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.