noun
Uncommon
nav
Nav (noun) means informal short form of "navigation," especially GPS or map-based guidance. Example: “Just put the address into the nav and follow the directions.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "navigation," especially GPS or map-based guidance.
"Just put the address into the nav and follow the directions."
How to use nav
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort, casual word for a navigation system or website menu.
When to use it
Informal — common in speech, car dashboards, and web design ("site nav"), but avoided in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- navs
- Past tense
- navved
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Just put the address into the _____ and follow the directions.
Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of "navigation" or "navigate."
Frequently asked questions
What does “nav” mean?
The word “nav” means informal short form of "navigation," especially GPS or map-based guidance. In plain terms, short, casual word for a navigation system or website menu.
How do you use “nav” in a sentence?
Here is “nav” used in a sentence: “Just put the address into the nav and follow the directions.”
What part of speech is “nav”?
“Nav” is a noun.
Is “nav” a common word?
“Nav” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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