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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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
David Coote, the on-field referee, had waved play on following the incident but awarded a penalty after reviewing the incident on the pitch-side monitor.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
With tears in her eyes, Brading, now in marketing, recalled how the queen had waved to her that day decades ago.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
And just like Grandpop had waved Grandma off, he did the same to Genie.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
