Waving

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of waving

verb Waving is the present participle form of the verb wave, which means to move one's hand or something held in it to and fro as a greeting or signal.

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl was waving to her friends from the window.

A2 I saw the man waving his hand in the air to get a taxi.

B1 She was waving a flag during the parade.

B2 The crowd was waving their hands in excitement at the concert.

C1 The politician was waving to the crowd as he walked onto the stage.

C2 The queen was waving graciously to the cheering crowd.

Examples of waving in a Sentence

formal The diplomat was seen waving to the crowd as he exited the building.

informal I saw my neighbor waving from across the street.

slang She was waving like crazy at the concert last night.

figurative The tall grass in the field was waving in the wind like a sea of green.

Grammatical Forms of waving

• past tense: waved
• plural: wavings
• comparative: more waving
• superlative: most waving
• present tense: wave
• future tense: will wave
• perfect tense: have waved
• continuous tense: is waving
• singular: waving
• positive degree: waving
• infinitive: to wave
• gerund: waving
• participle: waving

Origin and Evolution of waving

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'waving' originated from the Old English word 'wafian' which means to move to and fro or sway.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'waving' has evolved to not only refer to the physical act of moving something to and fro, but also to signify a greeting or salutation using a hand gesture. It has also been extended to describe the motion of flags or banners in the wind.