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1ave

noun \ˈä-(ˌ)vā\

Definition of AVE

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

Examples of AVE

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

Origin of AVE

Middle English, from Latin, hail
First Known Use: 13th century

Related to AVE

Synonyms
adieu, au revoir, good–bye, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed
Antonyms
hello

2ave

abbreviation

Definition of AVE

avenue

Rhymes with AVE

grave

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