adv
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8.9
- noun
- /ædˈvɜrtɪsment/
- Informal
- I saw an adv for a new restaurant.
Examples
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They published an adv in the local paper.
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She placed an adv to sell her old bicycle quickly.
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He replied to the adv he saw in the local newspaper.
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The online adv offered a great deal on used furniture.
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You can find the latest car ads in the classified adv section of the newspaper.
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Online listings often include a short adv to attract potential buyers.
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Make sure to check the adv for new job opportunities each week.
Synonyms
846
1.0
A short message that tries to get people to buy something or support an idea
110
1.8
A message, like on TV or a poster, that tries to make people buy something
24
1.4
A public message that tries to sell a product or service
15
2.2
A short message that tells people about a product, service, or event
5
2.2
A paid message that tells people about a product or service
4
2.9
An ad in a newspaper asking for things like jobs or items
4
2.3
A short notice in a newspaper or magazine where people sell items and offer services
3
1.0
A short message printed in a newspaper that tells people about things for sale or jobs
1
1.4
A printed message in a newspaper that tells people about jobs or things for sale
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3.0
A small notice in a newspaper section that offers things or jobs
Surface Forms
Etymology
Adv is an informal short form of advertisement, a notice that tries to sell something or tell people about a job or event, so adv on a page means an ad.