Cool MateHighway
UK /["/ˈhaɪweɪ/"]/US /["/ˈhaɪweɪ/"]/
Definition
a main road for travelling long distances, especially one connecting and going through cities and towns
In simple words: A major road that connects cities and towns.
Examples
- The highway was congested with traffic during the rush hour.
- We took the scenic route instead of the main highway.
- Driving on the highway at night can be challenging due to poor visibility.
- He lives near the highway, which makes commuting easy.
- Construction on the highway will last for several months.
Usage notes
Commonly used in driving contexts. More formal than 'road'. Not used to refer to local streets.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'high' road that lets you 'way' travel far.
Collocations
- wide
- three-lane
- two-lane
- drive
- travel
- use
- traffic
- bridge
- exit
- along the highway
- down the highway
- up the highway
- highways and byways
- wide
- three-lane
- two-lane
- drive
- travel
- use
- traffic
- bridge
- exit
- along the highway
- down the highway
- up the highway
- highways and byways
Synonyms
- motorway
- expressway
- freeway
- thoroughfare
Antonyms
- back road
- side street
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'byway', which refers to smaller roads.
- Using 'highway' to describe any road, including residential ones.
- Mispronouncing the word as 'hi-way'.