name
Jove
johv
name
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Another name for Jupiter, the Roman king of the gods.
"In Roman mythology, Jove ruled the sky and hurled thunderbolts."
interjection
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An old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, as in "by Jove!"
"By Jove, I think we've actually done it!"
How to Use Jove
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Roman god's name, kept alive mainly in the old exclamation "by Jove!"
When to use it
The interjection now sounds distinctly old-fashioned or theatrical, often used for comic British effect.
Common pairings
by Jove
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Etymology
From Latin Iovis, an alternate form of Iuppiter (Jupiter).