Skip to content

What is another word for Wave? – 203 Wave Synonyms

    Need another word for Wave? Use these synonyms of Wave from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    surge swell undulation oscillation fluctuation pulse ripple tremor vibration motion movement flow current tide flood deluge torrent stream river flux ebb swirl whirlpool eddy turbulence commotion disturbance agitation unrest tumult chaos uproar turbulence oscillate undulate fluctuate pulse throb quiver shudder shiver tremble vibrate resonate reverberate echo ripple wavelet wash surge spate gush spurt burst blast blow gust flurry squall storm tempest hurricane whirlwind cyclone typhoon tsunami

    Meaning of Wave

    The primary meaning of the word "wave" is a disturbance that travels through a medium, such as water or air, and is often characterized by a rhythmic or periodic motion.

    Definitions

    • A disturbance that travels through a medium, such as water or air, and is often characterized by a rhythmic or periodic motion
    • A movement of the sea caused by wind, in which the water rises and falls in a continuous motion
    • A signal that is transmitted through a medium, such as a radio wave or a light wave
    • A gesture of greeting or farewell, typically made with the hand
    • A sudden and powerful movement or feeling, such as a wave of emotion

    Etymology of Wave

    The word "wave" has its roots in Old English "wæfan", which means "to move up and down" or "to fluctuate"
    The word is also related to the Old Norse "væfa", which means "to wave" or "to move"
    The modern English word "wave" has been used since the 15th century to describe a variety of phenomena, including ocean waves, sound waves, and light waves

    Example Uses

    • The wave crashed against the shore, causing the water to foam and spray
    • The radio wave transmitted the signal across the country
    • She waved goodbye to her friends as she boarded the train
    • A wave of excitement swept through the crowd as the concert began
    • The wave of emotion was overwhelming, and she burst into tears

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calm stillness quiet peace tranquility serenity stability steadiness firmness solidity rigidity stagnation motionlessness inertia stagnancy dullness flatness sameness uniformity consistency predictability order regularity routine monotony tedium listlessness lethargy sluggishness apathy indifference

    Related Nouns

    ocean sea tide current flood surge swell undulation oscillation fluctuation pulse vibration motion movement flow river stream flux ebb swirl whirlpool eddy turbulence commotion disturbance agitation unrest tumult chaos uproar tsunami earthquake storm hurricane cyclone typhoon

    Related Verbs

    surge swell undulate oscillate fluctuate pulse vibrate resonate reverberate echo ripple wave flow move motion disturb agitate stir churn foam spray splash dash crash break shatter burst blow gust flurry squall storm whirl twirl swirl

    Related Adjectives

    wavy undulating oscillating fluctuating pulsating vibrating resonant reverberant echoing rippling flowing moving disturbed agitated stirred churned foamy splashy dashing crashing breaking shattering bursting blowing gusty flurry squally stormy whirlwind twirling swirling turbulent chaotic tumultuous uproarious