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avenue

av·e·nue [ ávvə n ] (plural av·e·nues)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. wide street: a wide street or road in a town

2. means of approach: a course of action to be taken in order to approach, attain, or gain access to somebody or something
need to explore all avenues

[Early 17th century. < French, "approach," feminine past participle of avenir "arrive" < Latin advenire (see advent)]
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