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java

noun (Java; java, uncountable)

«java» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. (Java) A large island of Indonesia, where the capital Jakarta is. tree →
  2. (US, slang) Coffee. tree →
  3. (Java) A computer programming language used to make apps and programs. tree →
  4. A kind of coffee grown on the island of Java. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons Java is a crowded volcanic island in Indonesia. In computing, Java is a well-known programming language (different from JavaScript). In American everyday talk, «a cup of java» means coffee. Phrases: a cup of java, Java programming, the island of Java.

Examples

  • Java is one of the most crowded islands in the world. tree →
  • Jakarta is on the island of Java. tree →
  • «Grab me a cup of java,» said the detective. tree →
  • My cousin writes games in Java. tree →
  • Java has many active volcanoes. tree →
  • Java and JavaScript are two different programming languages. tree →
  • Mum likes strong java in the morning. tree →

Note

With a capital J for the island and the language; lowercase «java» for coffee (US slang). Trap: Java and JavaScript are not the same language, despite the names. Pronounced JAH-vuh.

On Mova

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