Definition of “Wave”

Wave (noun):

1. Movement of Water: A ridge of water moving across the surface of the sea or other body of water, typically caused by wind.
   • Example: “The waves crashed against the shore.”
2. Gesture: A hand movement made to greet someone or attract attention.
   • Example: “She gave a friendly wave as the car drove by.”
3. Signal or Pattern: A pattern of variation or fluctuation, such as in signals or electromagnetic waves.
   • Example: “The radio wave transmitted the signal over a long distance.”
4. Surge or Series: A sudden increase or surge, often used metaphorically.
   • Example: “A wave of excitement swept through the crowd.”

Wave (verb):

1. To Move Hand: To move one’s hand back and forth as a greeting or signal.
   • Example: “He waved to his friends from across the street.”
2. To Form Waves: To form or cause to form waves in water or in other substances.
   • Example: “The boat’s wake made waves on the water.”
3. To Display Emotion or Reaction: To show or signal a strong emotion or reaction.
   • Example: “Her face waved with joy when she received the good news.”

Prepositions Used Before or After “Wave”

• Before: “Wave”
• After: Often used with “of,” “to,” “from,” “with,” “at.”
  • Example: “He waved to his friend from the platform.”

Collocations with “Wave”

• Wave of emotion
• Wave pattern
• Radio wave
• Sound wave
• Heat wave
• Wave goodbye
• Wave crest
• Wave length
• Waves crashing
• Wave energy

Example Sentences

1. The waves rolled gently onto the sandy beach.
2. She gave a cheerful wave as she left the party.
3. The scientist measured the wavelength of the light wave.
4. A wave of relief washed over him after hearing the news.
5. The flag waved in the breeze.
6. The ocean waves were particularly strong today.
7. He waved his hand to catch the waiter’s attention.
8. The radio wave traveled thousands of miles without losing signal.
9. The crowd erupted in a wave of applause.
10. She waved goodbye as the train pulled out of the station.
11. The heat wave made the summer exceptionally hot.
12. He saw a wave of emotion in her eyes.
13. The boat created large waves in the otherwise calm water.
14. The wave pattern on the graph showed a clear trend.
15. She waved the flashlight to signal for help.
16. The sound wave echoed through the empty hall.
17. A wave of nostalgia hit him as he walked through his old neighborhood.
18. The tide brought in a series of large waves.
19. The professor explained the principles of wave energy in class.
20. The surfer rode the perfect wave with skill and ease.
21. The wave crest was higher than usual due to the storm.
22. She felt a wave of sadness after saying goodbye to her friends.
23. The radio station broadcasted on a specific radio wave frequency.
24. He waved the banner to cheer on the team.
25. The crowd’s wave of excitement was palpable during the concert.
26. The wave of innovation brought new technologies to the market.
27. The sunset cast a beautiful glow on the waves.
28. The sound waves bounced off the walls and created an echo.
29. The storm caused unusually high waves in the harbor.
30. The scientist studied the wave patterns to understand the phenomenon better.
31. She waved her hand to get their attention from a distance.
32. The wave of energy from the explosion was felt miles away.
33. The flag waved proudly in the strong wind.
34. He had to take precautions during the heat wave.
35. The surfer paddled out to catch the next big wave.
36. The professor discussed the impact of sound waves in acoustics.
37. She waved her hand to signal the end of the meeting.
38. The waves were too rough for swimming today.
39. A wave of relief spread through the team when the project was completed.
40. The scientific experiment involved analyzing the frequency of the wave.
41. He felt a wave of anxiety before his big presentation.
42. The heat wave led to a rise in energy consumption.
43. She waved the book in excitement when she finished reading it.
44. The video showed a wave of protesters marching down the street.
45. The ocean waves sparkled under the bright sunlight.
46. The student used a wave function to solve the problem in physics.
47. She saw a wave of enthusiasm from the crowd during the announcement.
48. The wind made the surface of the water form small waves.
49. The signal was disrupted by a wave of interference.
50. He felt a wave of gratitude for all the support he received.