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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈreɪvən/
Forms: ravens
raven means: A large black bird with a strong beak.
noun
BLACK BIRDB2
A large black bird with a strong beak.
- A raven sat in the tree.
- Two ravens flew over the field.
- We heard a raven calling near the old tower.
BLACK COLOURC2
A deep black colour that often looks shiny.
- She chose a fabric in deep raven.
- The ribbon’s colour was raven.
- The artist combined raven and gold in the design.
adjective
DEEP BLACKC1
Deep black and often shiny.
- She had raven hair.
- His raven curls shone in the sunlight.
- A silver clip held her raven locks in place.
verb
PARTY WILDLYC2
To celebrate wildly, drinking and enjoying yourself without restraint.
- The guests ravened all night.
- They ravened together after the feast.
- Young nobles would raven until dawn.
Questions about raven
What does raven mean?
A large black bird with a strong beak.
What is raven in other languages?
Türkçe: kuzgun · Español: cuervo · Français: grand corbeau · Deutsch: Rabe · Italiano: corvo · 日本語: ワタリガラス
How do you pronounce raven?
It is pronounced /ˈreɪvən/.
How do you use raven in a sentence?
A raven sat in the tree. Two ravens flew over the field.
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