waive vs wave
Homophones/Homonyms
Words that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
waive vs wave
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & HomonymsWords that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
waive
to refrain from insisting on or using a right or claim; to relinquish
wave
to move one's hand to and fro in greeting or to send a signal
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Examples
waive
"They agreed to waive the fee for the charity event."
wave
"He waved to his friends across the street."
Mnemonic Tricks
waive
Waive = to renounce or give up a right.
wave
Wave = hand motion or moving water.
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