dave
word
/ˈdeɪv/
dayv
/dˈeɪv/
dayv
Definition
A male first name used in English, usually as a short form of David. It refers to a specific person, not a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Dave'. Common in casual speech and writing as a person's name. Because it is a proper noun, it normally does not take an article, and pronunciation matters more than literal meaning.
Spanish: Dave (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Dave (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Dave (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 戴夫Chinese (Traditional): 戴夫Hindi: डेवArabic: ديفBengali: ডেভRussian: ДэйвJapanese: デイブVietnamese: DaveKorean: 데이브Turkish: DaveUrdu: ڈیوIndonesian: Dave
Example Sentences
Did Dave text you back yet?
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Dave is my neighbor.
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I saw Dave at school today.
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Dave has a new car.
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I think Dave forgot about the meeting.
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If Dave comes later, save him a seat.
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