oscillate (Meaning)
oscillate (v)
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
move or swing from side to side regularly
oscillate (v. i.)
To move backward and forward; to vibrate like a pendulum; to swing; to sway.
To vary or fluctuate between fixed limits; to act or move in a fickle or fluctuating manner; to change repeatedly, back and forth.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oscillate
oscillate Sentence Examples
- The pendulum oscillated rhythmically back and forth, creating a hypnotizing spectacle.
- The voltage in the circuit oscillated between positive and negative values, forming a sine wave.
- The temperature of the room oscillated between extremes, making it difficult to maintain a comfortable level.
- The stock market oscillated wildly, causing investors to experience both joy and despair.
- The mood of the crowd oscillated between excitement and trepidation as the game progressed.
- The waves on the beach oscillated gently, carrying the rhythm of the ocean into the atmosphere.
- The melody of the song oscillated between a high and low pitch, creating a hauntingly beautiful effect.
- The light from the candle oscillated with each passing breeze, casting an eerie glow on the room.
- The gears of the machine oscillated in sync, producing a harmonious humming sound.
- The emotions of the protagonist oscillated between love and hate, leaving them deeply conflicted.
FAQs About the word oscillate
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action, move or swing from side to side regularlyTo move backward and forward; t
undulate,fluctuate, swing, waggle, lurch, vibrate, pitch,shake, careen, wag
No antonyms found.
The pendulum oscillated rhythmically back and forth, creating a hypnotizing spectacle.
The voltage in the circuit oscillated between positive and negative values, forming a sine wave.
The temperature of the room oscillated between extremes, making it difficult to maintain a comfortable level.
The stock market oscillated wildly, causing investors to experience both joy and despair.
