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English Word of the Day: 252 wave - verb / noun

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Word of the Day:

wave - verb / noun - pronunciation link

Definition

to move or cause to move one way and the other, as a flag in the wind; to signal by moving the hand one way and the other; n. a large mass of water that forms and moves on the surface of a lake or ocean

Example Sentences

Wave goodbye to the friendly people!
The waves are extremely high this afternoon.

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