avenue
word
/ˈævəˌnu/
A-vuh-noo
/ˈævənjˌuː/
A-vuh-nyoo
Definition
An avenue is a wide street, often with trees on the sides. It can also mean a way or method of reaching something, especially a goal or solution.
Usage & Nuances
For streets, 'avenue' is common in addresses and city names, like 'Park Avenue'. In abstract use, it often appears in phrases like 'explore a new avenue' or 'an avenue for discussion'. Do not confuse it with a small local street.
Spanish: avenida - vía (para hacer algo)Portuguese (BR): avenida - caminho - alternativaPortuguese (PT): avenida - caminho - alternativaChinese (Simplified): 林荫大道 - 途径Chinese (Traditional): 林蔭大道 - 途徑Hindi: मार्ग - एवेन्यू - उपायArabic: شارع واسع - سبيلBengali: এভিনিউ - উপায়Russian: авеню - путь (метафорически)Japanese: アベニュー - 方法Vietnamese: đại lộ - cách (phương pháp)Korean: 대로 - 방법Turkish: bulvar - yol (çözüm için)Urdu: ایونیو - راستہ (طریقہ)Indonesian: avenue - jalan (metaforis)
Example Sentences
They live on Maple Avenue.
basic
We're looking for every possible avenue to solve the problem.
natural
That conversation opened up a whole new avenue of research.
natural
The hotel is on the next avenue.
basic
Education can open a new avenue for young people.
basic
Turn left at the third avenue, and you'll see the café on the corner.
natural