Homonyms - Wave (As a Verb and Noun)

1. (verb) - to move your had from side to side.

• Despite waving several times at the waiter, he didn't seem to notice us.
• I noticed Richard has the habit of waving his hands around a lot when he is talking. 

2. (noun) - water.

• Rachael loves listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.
• The surfers are clearly enjoying riding the big waves at the beach.

3. (noun) - large number.

• Hong Kong has been hit by a wave of protests over the past few months. 
• A new wave of job losses is expected in certain industries next year.

Confusing and Misused Words - Past v Pass

Past (preposition, adverb) - position

• We live on Brighton Road, just past the supermarket.
• Was that James who just cycled past us in that bright orange cap? 
• Sally was so distracted on her phone that she walked right past us without noticing us.

Pass (verb) - to go past.

• I passed John in the hallway this morning.
• If you pass a supermarket today, please get some milk.
• Please step aside and let other people pass.
• Don't buy food that have passed their expiry date.