ave
Ave (noun) means Short for "Ave Maria," the Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary. Example: “She recited an Ave under her breath before the ceremony began.”
How to use ave
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the short name for the "Hail Mary" prayer, or a Latin-style greeting/salute.
Word forms
aves plural, Aves plural
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She recited an _____ under her breath before the ceremony began.
Etymology
From Latin ave, a greeting meaning "hail" or "be well."
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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.