Synonyms for
Nav
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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Antonyms
Common collocations
- nav system
- nav computer
- nav lights
- nav error
- nav chart
- nav beacon
- nav aid
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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
- I used the nav app on my phone to find the nearest gas station.
- The nav system in the car helped us reach our destination quickly.
- The sailor used the stars to nav across the ocean.
- We need to follow the nav instructions to get to the museum.
- 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