waved
Meaning of waved
verb, past tense
- move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal.
he waved to me from the train
- move to and fro with a swaying motion while remaining fixed to one point.
the flag waved in the wind
- style (hair) so that it curls slightly.
her hair had been carefully waved for the evening
Old English wafian (verb), from the Germanic base of waver; the noun by alteration (influenced by the verb) of Middle English wawe ‘(sea) wave’.
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Hyphenation of waved
waved
- It consists of 1 syllables and 5 chars.
- waved is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable
waved synonyms
Meaning direct (someone) somewhere by means of a gesture:
Meaning use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words:
Meaning instruct (someone) to do something by means of gestures or signs:
Meaning use gestures to convey information or instructions:
Meaning make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow:
Meaning point out; show:
Meaning direct or command (someone) with a movement of the hand or head:
Meaning lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal:
Meaning offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction:
Meaning (of water) form or flow with a series of small waves on the surface:
Meaning move with a light irregular or trembling motion:
Meaning move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion:
Meaning move a spoon or other implement round in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly:
Meaning (of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly:
Meaning move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side:
Meaning move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis:
Meaning (with reference to a scent, sound, etc.) pass or cause to pass gently through the air:
Meaning brandish in anger or as a warning; make a threatening gesture with:
Meaning tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion:
Meaning move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm:
Meaning go in a specified direction or manner; change position:
Meaning be carried, driven, or moved by the wind or an air current:
Translation of waved
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Words that rhyme with waved
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