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wave

wave

Meaning of wave

English

a raised line of water moving across the sea

Deutsch

sich fortbewegende Erhebung der Wasseroberfläche

wave

Pronunciation

British English
/weɪv/
American English
/weɪv/

wave with German translation

wave usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

A big wave hit the boat.

Eine große Welle schlug gegen das Boot.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The wave rolled slowly onto the beach.

Die Welle rollte langsam an den Strand.

wave synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between wave, ripple, surf, swell, and billow

R
🇬🇧English
ripple

A very small wave on the surface, from wind or a stone.

A2often

ENThe stone made ripples across the pond.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
surf

Waves breaking on the shore; uncountable.

A2often

ENThey went out into the surf to swim and play.

S
🇬🇧English
swell

Long, smooth waves in the open sea.

B1often

ENThe boat rocked gently on the long ocean swell.

B
🇬🇧English
billow

A large rolling wave; literary.

B2rare word

ENBillows of spray rose from the ship's bow.

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wave belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does wave mean?

a raised line of water moving across the sea

How do you pronounce wave?

wave is pronounced [weɪv].

How is wave used in a sentence?

Eine große Welle schlug gegen das Boot. Translation: A big wave hit the boat.

Is wave part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, wave can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wave part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, wave can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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