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“Knaves” or “Naves”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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

knaves n·EY·v·z

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

naves

  • nounthe central area of a church.
Usage

Examples in context

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“knaves”

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

“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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