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/
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
💡 Concept
Cars race down the highway at sunset toward distant mountains.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈhaɪweɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhaɪweɪ/
🌳Etymology
Roothigh + way
🎵Rhyme
my waysky wayfly away
my way
sky way
fly away
🔗Collocations
highway system
interstate highway
highway patrol
highway traffic
major highway
highway construction
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The GPS told us to take the highway, but we got lost anyway because Tom never listens to directions.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“Highway rest stops are perfect for buying overpriced snacks and questionable coffee.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
freewayexpresswaymotorwayinterstate
Antonyms
side roadbackstreetalley
Related
roadstreetavenueboulevardroutetrafficvehicle
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