Cool MateMeaning of Subway
an underground railway system in a city
In simple words: An underground train that carries people in a city.
Subway in a sentence
- the New York subway
- a **subway station/train**
- a downtown subway stop
- to **ride/take the subway**
- In Boston the subway is known as the ‘T’; in Washington DC it’s the‘Metro’.
- I've never been on the subway.
- Yankee Stadium is a 40-minute subway ride from our house.
- rush hour in the subway
- He ran through the pedestrian subway.
How to use Subway
Used in urban contexts to refer to electric trains running below ground. Not commonly used in rural areas. In some regions, it's also called 'metro' or 'tube'.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think 'sub' like 'below' and 'way' as a path under the city.
Related words
Collocations with Subway
Synonyms for Subway
- metro
- underground
- tube
- light rail
- subterranean train
Opposites of Subway
- aboveground
- surface
Common mistakes with Subway
- Confused with 'sub', which refers to a sandwich.
- Used interchangeably with 'train', ignoring that subway specifically means underground.
Subway appears in
Subway in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مترو الأنفاق
قطار تحت الأرض ينقل الناس في المدينة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাবওয়ে
শহরের মধ্যে লোক বহনকারী একটি ভূগর্ভস্থ ট্রেন।
- GermanDeutsch
U-Bahn
Eine unterirdische Bahn, die Menschen in einer Stadt befördert.
- SpanishEspañol
Metro
Un tren subterráneo que transporta personas en una ciudad.
- Persianفارسی
مترو
یه قطار زیرزمینی که مردم رو توی شهر جابجا میکنه.
- FrenchFrançais
Métro
Un train souterrain qui transporte des gens dans une ville.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सबवे
शहर में लोगों को ले जाने वाली एक भूमिगत ट्रेन।
- ItalianItaliano
Metropolitana
Un treno sotterraneo che trasporta persone in una città.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Metrô
Um trem subterrâneo que transporta pessoas numa cidade.
- RussianРусский
Метро, метрополитен
Подземный поезд, который перевозит людей в городе.
- Urduاردو
سب وے
ایک زیر زمین ٹرین جو شہر میں لوگوں کو لے جاتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
地铁
在城市中运送人们的地下列车。
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Frequently asked questions about Subway
What does Subway mean?
An underground train that carries people in a city.
What is the definition of Subway?
an underground railway system in a city
How do you use Subway in a sentence?
the New York subway
Can you give another example of Subway?
a **subway station/train**
What are synonyms for Subway?
Common alternatives include metro, underground, tube, light rail, subterranean train.
What is the opposite of Subway?
Opposite meanings include aboveground, surface.
What words go with Subway?
It commonly pairs with crowded, ride, take, use, car, train, platform, in the subway, on the subway, pedestrian, along a/the subway, in a/the subway, through a/the subway.
What are common mistakes when using Subway?
Confused with 'sub', which refers to a sandwich. Used interchangeably with 'train', ignoring that subway specifically means underground.
How do you pronounce Subway?
US: /["/ˈsʌbweɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌbweɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Subway?
Used in urban contexts to refer to electric trains running below ground. Not commonly used in rural areas. In some regions, it's also called 'metro' or 'tube'.
What CEFR level is Subway?
"Subway" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.