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ave

noun
\ ˈä-(ˌ)vā How to pronounce ave (audio) \

Definition of ave

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : an expression of greeting or of leave-taking : hail, farewell
2 often capitalized : ave maria

ave

abbreviation

Definition of ave (Entry 2 of 2)

avenue
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Synonyms & Antonyms for ave

Synonyms: Noun

adieu, au revoir, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed, good-bye (or good-by)

Antonyms: Noun

hello

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Examples of ave in a Sentence

Noun

 after a final ave, we turned our backs on the Tuscan village that had been our home for a year

First Known Use of ave

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for ave

Noun

Middle English, from Latin, hail

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More Definitions for ave

ave.

abbreviation

Kids Definition of ave.

avenue

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