“Knaves” or “Naves”—Which to use?

“Knaves” or “Naves”

Overview

knaves / naves 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

knaves: NA

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

Pronunciation

knaves: n·EY·v·z

naves: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “knaves”

…of cups and coins, the "knaves" or "pages" (Italian fanti) have…
…are humans riding horses, all knaves are male, and the Fool…

Examples of “naves”

…interior is divided into three naves.
…the nave's south-west gable in 1941.
…Aragón raised the two lateral naves, which had been lower, to…
…rectangular in shape with three naves separated by columns, a main…
…is taller than the side naves creating a clerestory that is…
…a Greek-Gothic war, with three naves.
…is split into the three naves about 12 meters each in

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