avenues
word · lemma: avenue
Definition
Plural of 'avenue,' meaning wide streets, usually in a city, or figuratively, different ways or methods to achieve something.
Usage & Nuances
Used literally for city streets ('Fifth Avenue'), but often used figuratively in formal or business English: 'avenues for growth'. Not used for small streets; may be confused with 'street' or 'road'.
Spanish: avenidas - vías (sentido figurado)Portuguese (BR): avenidas - caminhos (figurativo)Portuguese (PT): avenidas - vias (sentido figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 大道 - 途径 (比喻)Chinese (Traditional): 大道 - 途徑 (比喻)Hindi: सड़कें - माध्यम (रूपक)Arabic: طرقات - سُبل (مجازي)
Example Sentences
There are many avenues in New York City.
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We explored several avenues for solving the problem.
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The park is surrounded by wide avenues.
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We're still looking at new avenues to grow our business.
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The city’s grand avenues are beautiful at night.
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There are always more avenues to try if one doesn't work out.
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