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“Waived” or “Waved”

Overview

waived / waved are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

waived: (verb) do without or cease to hold or adhere to.

waved: (verb) set waves in.

Pronunciation

waived: w·EY·v·d

waved: w·EY·v·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “waived”

  • September 27, 2012 but was waived by the team on October
  • He was waived from the practice squad on
  • round 6 before the referee waived the count, giving Ramírez the
  • the 2006 season, he was waived by the team.
  • He was waived with an injury settlement on
  • The Redskins waived Pashos on August 31, 2013
  • but Philippine officials have often waived this requirement in the case
  • IFS is normally waived for students entering training with
  • However, the ban was waived on a large number of
  • of the season before being waived on November 22.

Examples of “waved”

  • to carry him in, he waved them on, saying 'There's plenty
  • because a sixth caution was waved on lap 191.
  • of two red flags was waved for Ilott who hit a
  • German medics waved a white flag late in
  • him in her memoir and waved him off as a one-time
  • Arcaro then looked back and waved his whip at Bold Ruler,
  • (including Barbara Fritchie who reportedly waved a flag) booed the Confederates
  • Збірник української поезії/* Thee I waved at night.
  • later, the yellow flag was waved when rain started to fall
  • The goal was waved off by the game's referees,


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