“Knave” or “Nave”—Which to use?

“Knave” or “Nave”

Overview

knave / nave are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

knave: NA

nave: (noun) the central area of a church.

Pronunciation

knave: n·EY·v

nave: n·EY·v

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Examples in Context

Examples of “knave”

Examples of “nave”

…the north side of the nave a fragment of the original…
I myself suggested...to rebuild the nave as far as possible, stone…
…plan consists of a three-bay nave with a clerestory, north and…
…medieval church with a rectangular nave that was restyled in the…
…rebuilt church was divided into nave and aisles by piers shaped…
The nave
Between the central nave and the crypt is a…
The ceilings are plastered, the nave ceiling being decorated with foliate
The nave had plaster lierne vaults.
In 1896, the nave, porch and bell tower were…

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