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

Another name for Jupiter, the Roman king of the gods.

"In Roman mythology, Jove ruled the sky and hurled thunderbolts."

interjection

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 notes

In 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).

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Jove

love wove move cove hove rove Dove above drove prove grove stove

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Frequently asked questions

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.