wave
noun
a disturbance on the surface of a liquid body, as the sea or a lake, in the form of a moving ridge or swell.
had waved
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past perfectof wave.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Having already scanned his items alongside his Nectar loyalty card, he said he had waved an attendant over.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Valencia's fans, some of whom had waved white handkerchieves during the match in protest at the club's situation, headed for the exits with Los Che 17th, one point above the drop zone.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
It began with Jack and Harper—students who had waved a pride flag with Niyah on the balcony above Kirk’s tent and the crowd gathered below.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025
A police officer had waved him off because it was unsafe.
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2022
Lily, barely awake, had waved her small fist.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
