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- [av-uh-nyoo, -noo]
- /ˈæv əˌnyu, -ˌnu/
- /ˈæv.ə.njuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [av-uh-nyoo, -noo]
- /ˈæv əˌnyu, -ˌnu/
Definitions of avenue word
- countable noun avenue Avenue is sometimes used in the names of streets. The written abbreviation Ave. is also used. 3
- countable noun avenue An avenue is a wide, straight road, especially one with trees on either side. 3
- countable noun avenue An avenue is a way of getting something done. 3
- noun avenue a broad street, often lined with trees 3
- noun avenue a road, esp in a built-up area 3
- noun avenue a main approach road, as to a country house 3
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Origin of avenue
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < French, literally, approach, noun use of feminine past participle of avenir < Latin advenīre to come to. See a-5, venue
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Parts of speech for Avenue
noun
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determiner
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avenue popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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".
avenue usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for avenue
noun avenue
- boulevard — A boulevard is a wide street in a city, usually with trees along each side.
- thoroughfare — a road, street, or the like, that leads at each end into another street.
- route — a course, way, or road for passage or travel: What's the shortest route to Boston?
- promenade — a stroll or walk, especially in a public place, as for pleasure or display.
- channel — A channel is a television station.
Antonyms for avenue
noun avenue
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
Top questions with avenue
- boyce avenue when i was your man?
- what building is found at 1600 pennsylvania avenue?
- what is the abbreviation for avenue?
- who sings electric avenue?
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