road
A road is a long, hard surface built for vehicles like cars and buses to travel on. It connects different places, such as towns, cities, or houses, and is usually made of asphalt or concrete.
Examples
3 of 5The car is driving down the long road.
The vehicle is moving on the path between two places.
The municipal council has approved the construction of a new access road.
The city leaders agreed to build a new path for entering the area.
Let's just see where this road goes!
Let's follow this path and find out where it ends.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Imagine a car 'RO-lling' down the 'RO-ad' to reach its destination.
Quick Quiz
Be careful when you cross the ____; there are many cars today.
Correct!
The correct answer is: road
Examples
The car is driving down the long road.
everydayThe vehicle is moving on the path between two places.
The municipal council has approved the construction of a new access road.
formalThe city leaders agreed to build a new path for entering the area.
Let's just see where this road goes!
informalLet's follow this path and find out where it ends.
Urban planning requires a detailed analysis of the existing road infrastructure.
academicDesigning cities needs a study of the current system of paths.
Our warehouse is situated near the main industrial road for easy transport.
businessOur storage building is close to the big path used for moving goods.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
hit the road
To begin a journey or leave a place.
on the road
Traveling, especially for long distances or for work.
the end of the road
The final point of a process or a journey.
Often Confused With
A street is usually in a city with buildings on both sides; a road can be anywhere and connects two points.
A path is usually small and for walking, while a road is for vehicles.
Usage Notes
At the A1 level, remember that 'road' is a general term. Use 'street' if you are talking about a road inside a town with houses or shops.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'in the road' when they mean 'on the road'. Use 'on' for the surface and 'in' only if something is physically inside the road structure (like a hole).
Memory Tip
Imagine a car 'RO-lling' down the 'RO-ad' to reach its destination.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English 'rad', which meant a journey or a riding on horseback.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In American culture, the 'Great American Road Trip' is a classic tradition of traveling across the country by car.
Quick Quiz
Be careful when you cross the ____; there are many cars today.
Correct!
The correct answer is: road
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