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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Microsoft is investing billions in AI infrastructure, including $5.5 billion in Singapore, to secure its long-term position in the AI adoption wave.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He ran back to the car, but as he was about to jump in a wave of water hit him and he fell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Further investigation showed that this dark band represented a wave of soluble actin, a key protein involved in cell movement, being rapidly pushed forward.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Microsoft is investing billions in AI infrastructure, including $5.5 billion in Singapore, to secure its long-term position in the AI adoption wave.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Her hair was movingina wave as she turned herself to the light then back to me.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

wave

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