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Nav

Verb / næv / Another word for nav — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nav is a shortened form of 'navigation', which means the process of planning and following a route to reach a destination.

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Common collocations

  • nav system
  • nav computer
  • nav lights
  • nav error
  • nav chart
  • nav beacon
  • nav aid

Word family

adjective navigational

Usage note

Nav is a common abbreviation for navigation, particularly in technical contexts like GPS systems or aviation. It is generally informal and should be avoided in formal writing unless it's part of a specific technical term.

Example sentences

  1. I used the nav app on my phone to find the nearest gas station.
  2. The nav system in the car helped us reach our destination quickly.
  3. The sailor used the stars to nav across the ocean.
  4. We need to follow the nav instructions to get to the museum.
  5. Can you nav us to the park using the map?

Quotes

  • The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: We are all in the same boat. - Jacques Yves Cousteau
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward
  • A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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