name
Jove
johv
Jove (name) means Another name for Jupiter, the Roman king of the gods. Example: “In Roman mythology, Jove ruled the sky and hurled thunderbolts.”
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).
Rhymes for Jove
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What does “Jove” mean?
The word “Jove” means another name for Jupiter, the Roman king of the gods. In plain terms, a Roman god's name, kept alive mainly in the old exclamation "by Jove!".
How do you pronounce “Jove”?
“Jove” is pronounced johv (/d͡ʒoʊv/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jove” in a sentence?
Here is “Jove” used in a sentence: “In Roman mythology, Jove ruled the sky and hurled thunderbolts.”
What part of speech is “Jove”?
Depending on how it is used, “Jove” can be a name and an interjection.
Where does the word “Jove” come from?
The word “Jove” comes from Latin. From Latin Iovis, an alternate form of Iuppiter (Jupiter).
How many meanings does “Jove” have?
“Jove” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: another name for Jupiter, the Roman king of the gods.
