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UK/["/rəʊd/"]/US/["/rəʊd/"]/

Meaning of Road

In simple words: A way for cars and people to travel on.

Road in a sentence

  • The road was closed due to construction work.
  • She walked along the road to get to the park.
  • They drove down a winding road in the countryside.
  • He turned left at the next road to reach his destination.
  • The children played games on the side of the road.

How to use Road

Used to refer to public streets or paths for vehicles and pedestrians. Avoid in formal writing when referring to broader concepts such as 'way of life.'

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'road' as a 'load' of cars traveling together.

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Collocations with Road

Synonyms for Road

Opposites of Road

Common mistakes with Road

  • Confused with 'route' when referring to a specific path.
  • Incorrectly using 'road' in place of 'way' in idiomatic phrases.

Compare Road with Street, Way, Highway, Route

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Frequently asked questions about Road

What does Road mean?

A way for cars and people to travel on.

What is the definition of Road?

a hard surface built for vehicles to travel on

How do you use Road in a sentence?

The road was closed due to construction work.

Can you give another example of Road?

She walked along the road to get to the park.

What are synonyms for Road?

Common alternatives include street, way, avenue, highway, route.

What is the opposite of Road?

Opposite meanings include path, trail, sidewalk.

What words go with Road?

It commonly pairs with broad, wide, narrow, follow, go down, take, go, lead, run, atlas, map, markings, across the road, along the road, by road, at the side of the road, by the side of the road, on the side of the road, broad, wide, narrow, follow, go down, take, go, lead, run, atlas, map, markings, across the road, along the road, by road, at the side of the road, by the side of the road, on the side of the road.

What are common mistakes when using Road?

Confused with 'route' when referring to a specific path. Incorrectly using 'road' in place of 'way' in idiomatic phrases.

How do you pronounce Road?

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

When should I use Road?

Used to refer to public streets or paths for vehicles and pedestrians. Avoid in formal writing when referring to broader concepts such as 'way of life.'

What CEFR level is Road?

"Road" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.