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avenue

ave·nue

UK/ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ US/ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ common

noun

1.

a line of approach

  • “they explored every avenue they could think of”
  • “it promises to open new avenues to understanding”
2.

Origin

Borrowed from French avenue, from Old French avenue, feminine past participle of avenir (“approach”), from Latin adveniō, advenīre (“come to”, from ad (“to”) + veniō, venīre (“come”)).

Phrases

  • Acacia Avenue
  • wedding avenue

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