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ave

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɑˌveɪ// ave

n. a short way of writing 'Avenue' in an address. You see this on street signs or when writing a letter.

n. a standard abbreviation for 'Avenue', used primarily in postal addresses and on street signage. When used as a title, it is typically capitalised.


SIMPLE

The office is located at 45 Fifth Ave.

CONTEXTUAL

Please make sure to write 'Ave' clearly on the envelope so the mail carrier finds the right street.

COMPLEX

The city planning committee proposed a series of new bike lanes connecting the main commercial Ave to the residential districts in the south.

Usage

Commonly capitalised as 'Ave.' or 'Ave'; functions as a suffix in street names.

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