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adv

adv

8.9
A short notice that offers something for sale in newspapers or online
  • noun
  • /ædˈvɜrtɪsment/
  • Informal
translation icon : anuncio
  • I saw an adv for a new restaurant.

Examples

  • They published an adv in the local paper.

  • She placed an adv to sell her old bicycle quickly.

  • He replied to the adv he saw in the local newspaper.

  • The online adv offered a great deal on used furniture.

  • You can find the latest car ads in the classified adv section of the newspaper.

  • Online listings often include a short adv to attract potential buyers.

  • Make sure to check the adv for new job opportunities each week.

Synonyms

ad
vsadv
1.0

A short message that tries to get people to buy something or support an idea

is the informal short form used mainly in written listings
AD
vsadv
640 2.2

A paid message that tells people about a product or service

is the informal short form used especially in brief written listings
148 1.8

A message, like on TV or a poster, that tries to make people buy something

is the abbreviated, informal version used particularly in print listings
advert
vsadv
  • UK
15 2.2

A short message that tells people about a product, service, or event

is the brief informal form commonly used in short written notices
newspaper ad
vsadv
9 1.0

A short message printed in a newspaper that tells people about things for sale or jobs

is the informal short form commonly used in newspaper listings
want ad
vsadv
  • US
9 2.9

An ad in a newspaper asking for things like jobs or items

is the informal short label often used for such wanted listings
8 2.3

A short notice in a newspaper or magazine where people sell items and offer services

is the informal shortened form used for these brief notices

A printed message in a newspaper that tells people about jobs or things for sale

is the abbreviated, informal form used in such printed contexts

A small notice in a newspaper section that offers things or jobs

is the informal short label used for such brief printed listings
advertizement
vsadv
  • US
1.4

A public message that tries to sell a product or service

is the short informal label often used in newspapers or online

Surface Forms

adv singular
advs plural

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.