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adv

n. countable
B1 Intermediate adv

n. Stands for advertisement. A picture, short film, or piece of text that tries to persuade people to buy a product or service.

n. Abbreviation for advertisement. A public notice or announcement, typically appearing in print, broadcast, or digital media, designed to promote a commercial product, service, or event.


SIMPLE

I saw a funny adv for a new car on TV.

CONTEXTUAL

The marketing team decided to place a full-page adv in the Sunday newspaper to reach a wider audience.

COMPLEX

While digital marketing has shifted toward social media, many luxury brands still invest heavily in a high-quality print adv to maintain their prestigious image in fashion magazines.

Usage

Commonly used in business and publishing contexts as a shortened form of 'advertisement' or 'advert'.

Pitfall

The advs are too many.There are too many ads.While 'adv' is a common written abbreviation in business, 'ad' is the standard spoken and informal written short form.

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