wave - English word #672

Translation

To move your hand in the air, often to say hello or goodbye.

Word origin

From Old English wafian, to move the hands to and fro.

Verb typeregular (wave, waves, waved)

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Here "wave" means to move your hand to say hello.

goodbye .

"Waved" is the past form of "wave".

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"Waves" is the form used with he, she, or it.

hand

The part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.

arm

The long part of your body between your shoulder and your hand.

say

To speak words, or to tell someone something using your voice.

sea

The sea is the large area of salt water that covers most of the world.

water

The clear liquid that falls as rain and that people and animals drink to live.

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