highway — a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪweɪ/
Korean meaning: 고속도로, 간선도로
Korean pronunciation: **하이**웨이
Example Sentences
- The GPS told us to take the highway, but we got lost anyway because Tom never listens to directions.
- Highway construction has been going on for three years - at this rate, my grandchildren will see it completed.
- The new highway will reduce travel time between the two cities significantly.
highway
NOUN//ˈhaɪweɪ//
a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
cars and trucks travel in both directions along the wide paved road with multiple lanes. The vehicles move at high speeds as they journey between the distant city skylines visible on each horizon. A family in a red car passes a large delivery truck while maintaining safe distances. The smooth asphalt surface has clear lane markings guiding the steady flow of traffic. Other drivers navigate the route as part of their long-distance travel between major urban areas. a main road connecting major towns and cities with heavy traffic flow
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Origin
14세기경 'high'(높은)와 'way'(길)가 결합되어 만들어진 단어입니다. 원래는 '주요한 길' 또는 '공공도로'를 의미했으며, 현대에는 주로 고속도로를 가리키게 되었습니다.
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“The GPS told us to take the highway, but we got lost anyway because Tom never listens to directions.”
“Highway construction has been going on for three years - at this rate, my grandchildren will see it completed.”
“The new highway will reduce travel time between the two cities significantly.”
“Highway rest stops are perfect for buying overpriced snacks and questionable coffee.”
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