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plural of wave
Synonyms of waves
(Entry 1 of 2)
a moving ridge on the surface of water
- the toddler was almost knocked down by the waves created by the speedboat
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waves
verbpresent tense third-person singular of wave
Synonyms of waves (Entry 2 of 2)
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
- waved them over to the side of the road
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