Word: WAVES
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Definition of WAVES
- To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego.
"If you waive the right to be silent, anything you say can be used against you in a court of law."
- To put aside, avoid.
- To outlaw (someone).
- To move from side to side; to sway.
- To stray, wander.
- To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
"The flag waved in the gentle breeze."
- To move oneโs hand back and forth (generally above the shoulders) in greeting or departure.
- (metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
"I waved goodbye from across the room."
- A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
"The wave traveled from the center of the lake before breaking on the shore."
- The ocean.
- A moving disturbance in the energy level of a field.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "waves" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "waves" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WAVES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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- # the waves effect
- # master of waves
- # playing with waves
- # in terms of waves
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