dave
IPA/dˈeɪv/
KK[dˈev]IPA/dˈeɪv/
dave — noun
1. a common first name for men, often used as a shorter form of David
1.noun
Definition
a common first name for men, often used as a shorter form of David
Example
Dave is the one who organizes the neighborhood potluck every year.
I asked Dave to keep an eye on my cat while I was away.
proper name used as an object (indirect object)
Dave prefers black tea over coffee, unlike the rest of the team.
Our neighbor Dave just opened a small bakery on Main Street.
role phrase + proper name as subject
I ran into Dave at the supermarket; he showed me photos from his Japan trip.
proper name in a natural conversational context