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ive

ive is the misspelling of I've.

Proper noun (1) capitalized: Ive

Ive (plural Ives)

  1. A surname.

Proper noun (2) capitalized: Ive

Ive

  1. A diminutive of the female given name Ivy.
    • “'e should've bin back by now from 'is 'ouse call. And what's she doin' up? I wants me supper and I wants it in peace.” “she's just goin up,” carroty kate replied quickly. “Ain't yer, Ive?” Ivy looked from one person to another.2009, Julie Hearn, Ivy, page 80

Forms of ive

pluralIves

Origin of ive

Clipping of Ivy

Words formed from ive

Phrases with ive

Questions about ive

What does ive mean?
Ive means a surname.
What is ive the misspelling of?
Ive is the misspelling of I've.
What part of speech is ive?
Ive is a proper noun.

Words near ive in the dictionary

  1. Ivatt
  2. ivaxillarane
  3. IVC
  4. IVCS
  5. IVD
  6. ive
  7. Ivel
  8. iver
  9. Iver Heath
  10. Iveria
  11. Iverian

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