Cool MateMeaning 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
- separation
- disconnection
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.
Junction appears in
Junction in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ملتقى الطرق, تقاطع, وصلة
مكان تلتقي فيه طريقان أو أكثر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সংযোগস্থল
যেখানে দুটি বা তার বেশি রাস্তা মিলিত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Kreuzung, Abzweigung, Knotenpunkt
Ein Ort, an dem sich zwei oder mehr Straßen treffen.
- SpanishEspañol
Cruce, Unión
Un lugar donde se juntan dos o más caminos.
- Persianفارسی
تقاطع
محلی که دو یا چند جاده به هم میرسند.
- FrenchFrançais
Carrefour, Jonction
Un endroit où deux routes ou plus se croisent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जंक्शन
वह जगह जहाँ दो या दो से ज़्यादा सड़कें मिलती हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Incrocio, Nodo, Giunzione
Un posto dove si incontrano due o più strade.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Entroncamento, Junção
Um lugar onde duas ou mais estradas se encontram.
- RussianРусский
Развязка, перекресток, узел
Место, где сходятся две или более дороги.
- Urduاردو
جنکشن، چوک، سنگم
وہ جگہ جہاں دو یا زیادہ سڑکیں ملتی ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
交叉路口, 连接处
两条或多条道路相遇的地方。
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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.