noun
fave
fayv
Fave (noun) means (informal) A favourite thing or person. Example: “This song is one of my faves from the album.”
noun
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(informal) A favourite thing or person.
"This song is one of my faves from the album."
How to use fave
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- faves
- Third person singular
- faves
- Past tense
- faved
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This song is one of my _____ from the album.
Etymology
A shortening of "favourite" (or "favorite").
Antonyms
unfave
Rhymes for fave
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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.
