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avenues

/ˈævənjuːz/ /ˈævənjuz/

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noun

A broad street, especially one bordered by trees.

Examples :

"The large, old houses lined both sides of the avenues in the historic part of town, their branches meeting overhead. "

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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 city built new avenues to improve access to the hospital. "

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The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.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 grand house was hidden from the street, but a long avenue of oak trees led directly to its front door. "

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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 :

"The city's north-south avenues are usually very busy during rush hour. "

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