noun

fave

fayv

Fave (noun) means (informal) A favourite thing or person. Example: “This song is one of my faves from the album.”

noun

(informal) A favourite thing or person.

"This song is one of my faves from the album."

How to use fave

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, shortened way of saying "favourite".

When to use it

Very informal — common in texting and social media, but avoided in formal writing.

faved past tense, faves plural, faves singular

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This song is one of my _____ from the album.

A shortening of "favourite" (or "favorite").

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What does “fave” mean?

The word “fave” means (informal) A favourite thing or person. In plain terms, a casual, shortened way of saying "favourite".

How do you pronounce “fave”?

“Fave” is pronounced fayv (/feɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “fave” in a sentence?

Here is “fave” used in a sentence: “This song is one of my faves from the album.”

What is the opposite of “fave”?

The opposite of “fave” — its antonyms — is unfave.

What part of speech is “fave”?

“Fave” is a noun.