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“Knave” or “Nave”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

knave n·EY·v

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

nave n·EY·v

  • nounthe central area of a church.
Usage

Examples in context

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“knave”

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“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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