ave
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ave, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Short for "Ave Maria," the Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary.
How to use ave
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin ave, a greeting meaning "hail" or "be well."
Full origin of ave →Frequently asked questions
What does “ave” mean?
The word “ave” means short for "Ave Maria," the Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary. In plain terms, either the short name for the "Hail Mary" prayer, or a Latin-style greeting/salute.
How do you pronounce “ave”?
“Ave” is pronounced AH-vay (/ˈɑːveɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ave” in a sentence?
Here is “ave” used in a sentence: “She recited an Ave under her breath before the ceremony began.”
What part of speech is “ave”?
Depending on how it is used, “ave” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “ave” come from?
The word “ave” comes from Latin. From Latin ave, a greeting meaning "hail" or "be well.".
Is “ave” a common word?
“Ave” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ave” have?
“Ave” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for "Ave Maria," the Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary.
What is an Ave in the Catholic Church?
An Ave is a short name for the Ave Maria, the Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary, known in English as the Hail Mary. Saying "three Aves," for example, means reciting that prayer three times.
Is the word ave the same as the abbreviation Ave. for avenue?
No, they are unrelated. "Ave." in street addresses is simply an abbreviation of avenue, while ave as a word is the Latin greeting meaning "hail" or a short name for the Ave Maria prayer.