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avenue

/ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/

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noun

A broad street, especially one bordered by trees.

Examples :

"The children walked down the shady avenue to school. "

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A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may be reached; a way of approach or of exit.

Examples :

"The main avenue for getting to school is the bus route. "

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noun

The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.

Examples :

"The avenue leading to the house was lined with towering oak trees, providing a shaded and pleasant walk. "

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A method or means by which something may be accomplished.

Examples :

"There are several avenues by which we can approach this problem."

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(urban toponymy) A street, especially, in cities laid out in a grid pattern, one that is in a particular side of the city or that runs in a particular direction.

Examples :

"My school is located on Elm Avenue, which runs north-south through the city. "

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