waved
word · lemma: wave
/ˈweɪvd/
/wˈeɪvd/
Definition
Past tense of 'wave.' It means to move your hand back and forth as a greeting or signal, or to move something (like a flag) back and forth in the air.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'goodbye' or 'at someone.' 'She waved goodbye' is very common. Can also describe flags or banners moving: 'The flag waved in the wind.'
Spanish: saludó con la mano / ondeóPortuguese (BR): acenou / agitouPortuguese (PT): acenou / agitouChinese (Simplified): 挥手 / 挥动Chinese (Traditional): 揮手 / 揮動Hindi: हाथ हिलाया / लहरायाArabic: لوّح / أشارBengali: হাত নেড়েছিল - ওড়াতেRussian: помахал - помахала - развевалсяJapanese: 手を振った - 振った（旗などを）Vietnamese: vẫy tay - phấp phớiKorean: 손을 흔들었다 - 펄럭였다Turkish: el salladı - dalgalandıUrdu: ہلایا - لہرایاIndonesian: melambaikan - melambai-lambaikan
Example Sentences
The flag waved in the wind.
basic
I waved him over so he'd know where we were sitting.
natural
She just waved it off like it was no big deal.
natural
The kids waved their sparklers around as the fireworks went off.
natural
She waved at me from across the street.
basic
He waved goodbye to his friends.
basic