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UK/["/ˈdʒʌŋkʃn/"]/US/["/ˈdʒʌŋkʃn/"]/

Meaning of Junction

the place where two or more roads or railway lines meet

In simple words: A place where two or more roads meet.

Junction in a sentence

  • It was near the junction of City Road and Old Street.
  • Come off the motorway at junction 6.
  • The most complicated motorway interchange in Britain is known as Spaghetti Junction.
  • In the 19th century the town became an important railway junction.
  • a telephone junction box
  • the junction between nerves and muscles

How to use Junction

Used in everyday conversations and formal contexts. Common in traffic discussions, but not suitable for informal slang contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'junction' like 'joint action' where roads join together.

Related words

Collocations with Junction

Synonyms for Junction

  • intersection
  • crossroad
  • convergence
  • meeting point
  • junctional area

Opposites of Junction

Common mistakes with Junction

  • Confusing with 'connection' during discussions about networks.
  • Incorrectly using it to mean a street or road without mentioning intersections.
  • Using it in a non-traffic context, which may confuse listeners.

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Frequently asked questions about Junction

What does Junction mean?

A place where two or more roads meet.

What is the definition of Junction?

the place where two or more roads or railway lines meet

How do you use Junction in a sentence?

It was near the junction of City Road and Old Street.

Can you give another example of Junction?

Come off the motorway at junction 6.

What are synonyms for Junction?

Common alternatives include intersection, crossroad, convergence, meeting point, junctional area.

What is the opposite of Junction?

Opposite meanings include separation, disconnection.

What words go with Junction?

It commonly pairs with busy, dangerous, motorway, at a/​the junction, junction with, busy, dangerous, motorway, at a/​the junction, junction with.

What are common mistakes when using Junction?

Confusing with 'connection' during discussions about networks. Incorrectly using it to mean a street or road without mentioning intersections. Using it in a non-traffic context, which may confuse listeners.

How do you pronounce Junction?

US: /["/ˈdʒʌŋkʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdʒʌŋkʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Junction?

Used in everyday conversations and formal contexts. Common in traffic discussions, but not suitable for informal slang contexts.

What CEFR level is Junction?

"Junction" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.