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Avenue

noun

Avenue means a wide street or a way forward.

6 letters 3 syllables

What does Avenue mean?

Avenue means a wide street or a way forward.

Dictionary definition

A wide street, or a way to reach a goal.

Example sentences

Avenue in a sentence

easy

The parade moved down the avenue.

medium

Joining the club gave her a new avenue to make friends.

hard

Education can open an avenue toward more choices in the future.

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Avenue

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Synonyms

Words like Avenue

streetUse when avenue means a road in a city or town.
pathwayUse when avenue means a way to reach a goal.
Antonyms

Opposite words

dead endUse for a road or option that does not continue.
barrierUse for something that blocks progress.
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Word family

Avenue word family

Base word

avenue

noun

avenues

More than one wide street or way forward.

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