adv

ake

ah-KAY

Ake (adv) means Forever; continually. (archaic or dialectal). Example: “The old ballad promises the lovers will be together ake.”

adv

Forever; continually. (archaic or dialectal)

"The old ballad promises the lovers will be together ake."

How to use ake

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old or dialect word for "forever" — rarely used in modern everyday English.

When to use it

Archaic; you will mostly meet this in older poetry or dialect writing, not in everyday speech.

Word forms

akes plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Māori ake, used in English mainly as an archaic or dialectal adverb meaning 'forever.'

Rhymes for ake

take make rake wake cake lake sake bake fake jake Dake snake

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ake” mean?

The word “ake” means forever; continually. (archaic or dialectal). In plain terms, an old or dialect word for "forever" — rarely used in modern everyday English.

How do you pronounce “ake”?

“Ake” is pronounced ah-KAY (/ɑːˈkeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “ake” in a sentence?

Here is “ake” used in a sentence: “The old ballad promises the lovers will be together ake.”

What part of speech is “ake”?

“Ake” is an adverb.