waves
Translation
waves
Examples
The waves were high at the beach.
The waves were high at the beach.
She has natural waves in her hair.
She has natural waves in her hair.
He greeted us with a few waves of his hand.
He greeted us with a few waves of his hand.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) waves lines of water moving across the sea The waves were high at the beach.
waves in ((one's)) hair slightly curly hair She has natural waves in her hair.
waves of ((one's)) hand movements of a hand to say hello or goodbye He greeted us with a few waves of his hand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ripples, breakers, curls, gestures
Etymology
From Old English 'wafian', meaning 'to sway, brandish'. It evokes the movement of water or a hand.
Memory Tips
Remember the various images of 'waves': in the sea, in hair, with a hand, or sound waves. Grouping them helps.