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Waver - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

To waver means to hesitate or be indecisive, often showing uncertainty in choice or opinion. It can also describe unsteady movement, like a flickering flame or a shaky voice.

waver

/ˈweɪvər/ /ˈweɪvə/

Definition:

To hesitate or show indecision; to move unsteadily back and forth.

Synonyms:

hesitate, falter, vacillate, fluctuate

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

decide, persist

Common Collocations:

waver in decision, waver slightly, waver between options

Derivatives:

wavering, waverer

Usage Tips:

Use "waver" to describe uncertainty or unsteady movement, often in decisions or physical actions.

Common Phrases:

waver under pressure, never waver, begin to waver

Etymology:

From Old English "wæfre" (restless), related to "wave," suggesting unsteady motion.

Examples:

  • 1. She began to waver when asked to choose a side.
  • 2. His voice did not waver despite his nervousness.
  • 3. The candle flame started to waver in the breeze.
  • 4. Don’t waver once you’ve made your decision.

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