An avenuea broad road in a town or city; also a possible method or option is a word with two main meaningsdifferent senses or ideas a word can express. It can referto point to or describe something to a wide street, or it can mean a way of doing or achieving something. The street meaning is the most common everyday one, while the second is often used in phrases like “an avenue for” or “new avenues to” something.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈævənu/
Easy pronunciation: AV-uh-noo (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: AV-uh-noo.
Primary sense: a wide street or thoroughfare.
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Avenue Meaning
a broad road, usually lined with trees or buildings
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a wide street or thoroughfare
Example: We walked down the avenue to the park.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- boulevard — A close match for a wide city street.
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Other Meanings of Avenue
Meaning 2
a way of approaching a goal or solving a problem
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a line of approach
Example: They explored every avenue they could think of.
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Avenue Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- boulevard
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Common Mistakes
- Using avenue only to mean a road: it can also mean a method or possibility.
- Treating it as exactly the same as street in every context; avenue often suggests a broader, more formal road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does avenue mean?
Avenue usually means a wide street, but it can also mean a way of approaching a problem or goal.
What is a synonym for avenue?
For the street meaning, boulevard is a good synonym. For the "way of approach" meaning, English often uses phrases like "method," "route," or "option," depending on the context.
Is avenue used in the plural?
Yes. In the second meaning, people often say "new avenues" to mean new possibilities or ways forward.
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