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Waving - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Waving is the act of moving one’s hand or an object back and forth as a greeting, signal, or gesture. It often conveys hello, goodbye, or acknowledgment.

waving

/ˈweɪvɪŋ/ /ˈweɪvɪŋ/

Definition:

Moving one's hand or an object back and forth as a greeting or signal.

Synonyms:

Fluttering, swaying, gesturing, beckoning

Part of Speech:

Verb, noun, adjective

Antonyms:

Stillness, freezing

Common Collocations:

Waving hand, waving flag, waving goodbye

Derivatives:

Waver, wave (noun), waved (past tense)

Usage Tips:

Use "waving" to describe a repeated side-to-side motion, often as a friendly gesture or signal.

Common Phrases:

Waving the white flag, waving someone down, waving hello

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "wafian," meaning to move back and forth or fluctuate.

Examples:

  • 1. She was waving at her friend across the street.
  • 2. The trees were waving gently in the breeze.
  • 3. He kept waving until the train disappeared from sight.
  • 4. Waving a flag high, she cheered for her team.

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