Cool MateMeaning of Highway
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.
Highway in a sentence
- 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.
How to use Highway
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.
Related words
Collocations with Highway
Synonyms for Highway
- motorway
- expressway
- freeway
- thoroughfare
Opposites of Highway
- back road
- side street
Common mistakes with Highway
- Confused with 'byway', which refers to smaller roads.
- Using 'highway' to describe any road, including residential ones.
- Mispronouncing the word as 'hi-way'.
Highway appears in
Highway in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طريق سريع
طريق رئيسي يربط بين المدن والبلدات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হাইওয়ে
শহর ও নগরগুলিকে সংযোগকারী একটি প্রধান রাস্তা।
- GermanDeutsch
Autobahn
Eine Hauptstraße, die Städte und Ortschaften verbindet.
- SpanishEspañol
Autopista
Una carretera importante que conecta ciudades y pueblos.
- Persianفارسی
بزرگراه
یه جاده اصلی که شهرها و روستاها رو به هم وصل میکنه.
- FrenchFrançais
Autoroute
Une grande route qui relie les villes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
राजमार्ग
एक बड़ी सड़क जो शहरों और कस्बों को जोड़ती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Autostrada
Una strada importante che collega città e paesi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rodovia
Uma estrada principal que liga cidades.
- RussianРусский
Шоссе
Крупная дорога, соединяющая города.
- Urduاردو
شاہراہ
ایک بڑی سڑک جو شہروں اور قصبوں کو ملاتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
高速公路
连接城市和城镇的主要道路。
More words like Highway
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Highway
What does Highway mean?
A major road that connects cities and towns.
What is the definition of Highway?
a main road for travelling long distances, especially one connecting and going through cities and towns
How do you use Highway in a sentence?
The highway was congested with traffic during the rush hour.
Can you give another example of Highway?
We took the scenic route instead of the main highway.
What are synonyms for Highway?
Common alternatives include motorway, expressway, freeway, thoroughfare.
What is the opposite of Highway?
Opposite meanings include back road, side street.
What words go with Highway?
It commonly pairs with 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.
What are common mistakes when using Highway?
Confused with 'byway', which refers to smaller roads. Using 'highway' to describe any road, including residential ones. Mispronouncing the word as 'hi-way'.
How do you pronounce Highway?
US: /["/ˈhaɪweɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhaɪweɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Highway?
Commonly used in driving contexts. More formal than 'road'. Not used to refer to local streets.
What CEFR level is Highway?
"Highway" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.