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ave

/ˈɑːveɪ/
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Plural:aves
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• noun

1

A standard written abbreviation for 'avenue', commonly used in street addresses and maps (usually capitalized as Ave.).

Example

"Please mail the package to 450 Lexington Ave. before Friday."

2

An utterance of the salutation 'ave', or a recitation of the Ave Maria (Hail Mary) prayer.

Example

"The monk knelt quietly in the chapel and whispered a final ave before retiring for the night."

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• interjection

1

A Latin expression of greeting or parting meaning 'hail' or 'farewell'.

Example

"The classical actor raised his right hand and proclaimed, 'Ave, Caesar!' to the assembled senate."

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• Rhymes for ave

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avarice
avast
avatar
ave
avenge
avenger
avenue

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'ave' (plural 'avete'), the singular imperative of 'avere' ('to be well, fare well'), traditionally used by the Romans as a formal salutation or parting wish.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ave. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ave
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