waves

[weyvz]

waves Definition

• 1. a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore
• 2. a sudden occurrence of or increase in a specified phenomenon, feeling, or emotion
• 3. a gesture or signal made with the hand or a long object

Using waves: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "waves" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The waves were high and choppy.

• Example

  She felt a wave of sadness wash over her.

• Example

  He waved goodbye to us as we drove away.

• Example

  She waved her hand to get our attention.

waves Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for waves

• surges
• swells
• billows
• breakers

Antonyms for waves

• calm
• stillness

Phrases with waves

• make waves

  cause trouble or controversy

  Example

  He made waves by speaking out against the company's policies.

• wave of the future

  something that is expected to become very popular or successful in the future

  Example

  Electric cars are the wave of the future.

• wave after wave

  a series of similar events or experiences that happen one after another

  Example

  The store was hit by wave after wave of shoplifters.

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Summary: waves in Brief

The term 'waves' [weyvz] refers to a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore. It also denotes a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon, feeling, or emotion. 'Waves' can also be used as a gesture or signal made with the hand or a long object. Phrases like 'make waves' and 'wave of the future' extend its meaning beyond the literal sense.