What does “road” mean?
- 1
nouna hard surface for cars and other vehicles to travel on
Be careful when you cross the road.
- 2
nouna way or path toward a result
She is on the road to recovery.
Road at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /roʊd/ · ROHD
How to use “road” correctly
“Street” is usually in a town with buildings; “road” can be anywhere. “On the road” can mean traveling.
Common phrases with “road”
- on the road
- main road
- road trip
- cross the road
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- street
- route
- highway
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