Pronunciation: /weɪv/
noun a high or favorable opinion or feeling expressed towards someone or something
A1 I saw a big wave at the beach.
A2 The surfer caught a wave and rode it to shore.
B1 The wave of protests swept through the city, demanding change.
B2 The wave of nostalgia hit me as I listened to the old song.
C1 The wave of technology advancements is changing the way we live.
C2 The wave of innovation in the industry is unstoppable.
verb to signal or greet someone by moving one's hand or something held in one's hand back and forth
A1 The little girl waved goodbye to her friends.
A2 The man waved at his neighbor as he passed by.
B1 The crowd waved their flags in support of the team.
B2 The surfer waved to his friends before catching a big wave.
C1 The politician waved to the crowd during the parade.
C2 The conductor waved his baton to signal the start of the performance.
formal The ship sailed through the rough wave.
informal I love riding the waves at the beach.
slang She's really making waves in the music industry.
figurative A wave of nostalgia washed over her as she looked through old photos.
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