road

/ɹəʊd/

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A road is essentially a long path designed for transport. It connects one place to another across land. Roads can vary in width, from narrow dirt tracks used by foot and bicycles to wide thoroughfares meant for cars and trucks. They are typically made of hard materials like asphalt or concrete, though some may be gravel or earth.

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"road" as noun

1 - A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

2 - A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.

3 - A path chosen in life or career.

"road" as adjective

1 - At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.

2 - (Slang) Having attributes, primarily masculine, suggesting a tendency towards minor crime. Usually used by youths endearingly; glorifying crime.

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Synonyms

1 - highway

2 - lane

3 - path

4 - route

5 - avenue

6 - street

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Antonyms

1 - off

2 - path

3 - trail

4 - track

5 - street

6 - highway

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Examples in Context

1 - The delivery truck crashed and spilled boxes all over the road .

1 - El camión de reparto chocó y esparció cajas por toda la carretera .

2 - She pulled up short when the child suddenly crossed the road .

2 - Ella paró en seco cuando el niño cruzó la carretera de repente.

3 - The logging road was built to access remote areas of the forest.

3 - El camino forestal se construyó para acceder a áreas remotas del bosque.

4 - We have a long road ahead before this startup finally becomes profitable.

4 - Tenemos un largo camino por delante antes de que esta startup sea rentable.

5 - She avoided the main road , lest traffic delays ruin her plans.

5 - Evitó la carretera principal para que el tráfico no arruinara sus planes.

6 - Traveling the winding road , they were captivated by the changing scenery.

6 - Viajando por la carretera sinuosa, quedaron cautivados por el cambiante paisaje.

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