English · Common Verbs
waves
/weɪvz/
[/weɪvz/]
third-person singular of wave
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'wave': used when he, she, or it does the action of wave.
Example
The little boy waves at every bus that passes the front window of the house.
The little boy waves at every bus that passes the front window of the house.
Etymology
From Old English 'wafian' (to wave with the hands).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects like he, she, or it in the present tense.