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nav

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /næv/

KK: /næv/

noun
Definition

The act or process of planning and directing the course of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.


Example

The nav of the ship was carefully planned to avoid obstacles in the water.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you checked the nav system for our road trip?
Sloth B
Not yet, but I think it will help us a lot.
Sloth A
Yeah, I always rely on the nav to avoid getting lost.
Sloth B
Same here! It makes traveling so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
guidance
direction
routing
Antonyms
misdirection
confusion
disorientation
Root Explanation

The word 'nav' is derived from the Latin root 'navis' (meaning ship or boat). It refers to anything related to ships or navigation.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'navis' for ship — this helps you remember that 'nav' relates to ships and navigation.

Visually Confused Words
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