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- [ah-vey, ey-vee]
- /ˈɑ veɪ, ˈeɪ vi/
- /ˈæ.və.njuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ah-vey, ey-vee]
- /ˈɑ veɪ, ˈeɪ vi/
Definitions of ave word
- noun ave the salutation “ave.”. 1
- noun ave (initial capital letter) Ave Maria. 1
- noun ave Used to express good wishes on meeting or parting. 1
- noun ave prayer: Ave Maria 1
- noun ave An Ave Maria. 0
- noun ave A reverential salutation. 0
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Origin of ave
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English < Latin: imperative 2nd singular of avēre to be well, fare well
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Parts of speech for Ave
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ave popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ave usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ave
noun ave
- request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- litany — a ceremonial or liturgical form of prayer consisting of a series of invocations or supplications with responses that are the same for a number in succession.
- rogation — Usually, rogations. Ecclesiastical. solemn supplication, especially as chanted during procession on the three days (Rogation Days) before Ascension Day.
- plea — an appeal or entreaty: a plea for mercy.
- prayer — a person who prays.
Antonyms for ave
Top questions with ave
- what does ave maria mean?