wave — a moving ridge of water on the surface of the sea or a lake
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a moving ridge of water on the surface of the sea or a lake
Pronunciation (IPA): /weɪv/
Korean meaning: 파도, 물결
Korean pronunciation: 웨이브 (강세: 웨이브)
Example Sentences
- My mom's new perm looks like she was attacked by a giant wave!
- The teacher tried to wave at students, but they thought she was swatting flies.
- There's been a wave of complaints about the cafeteria food.
wave
NOUN//weɪv//
a moving ridge of water on the surface of the sea or a lake
💡 Concept
Ocean waves crash against the rocky coastline with powerful force
🎵 Rhyme
Through the wave to the cave, be brave!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/weɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/weɪv/
🌳Etymology
Rootwave
Origin
고대 영어 'wafian'(흔들리다)에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 조상에서 나온 단어입니다. 물의 움직임과 손의 움직임 모두를 나타내는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
cavesavebravegave
cave
save
brave
gave
🔗Collocations
tidal wave
wave goodbye
heat wave
sound wave
crime wave
wave pattern
make waves
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom's new perm looks like she was attacked by a giant wave!”
😄 Fun example
“The teacher tried to wave at students, but they thought she was swatting flies.”
“There's been a wave of complaints about the cafeteria food.”
“The radio waves carry music across the country.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
ripplesurgeswellundulationbillow
Antonyms
stillnesscalmflatness
Related
oceanwatermotionsignalgreeting
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