B2 verb Neutro

byway

/ˈbaɪˌweɪ/

A byway is a secondary or minor road, often located in the countryside, that is less traveled than main routes. Metaphorically, it refers to a lesser-known or specialized area of a subject, study, or activity that deviates from the main focus.

Exemplos

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We decided to take a quiet byway through the woods rather than the busy interstate.

We decided to take a quiet byway through the woods rather than the busy interstate.

2

The committee's report meticulously mapped every legal byway concerning the new property rights.

The committee's report meticulously mapped every legal byway concerning the new property rights.

3

I love wandering down any random byway I find when I'm biking in the countryside.

I love wandering down any random byway I find when I'm biking in the countryside.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
byway
Relacionado
side-road
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word parts: 'By' (side) + 'Way' (path). It is literally a 'side path' away from the main crowd.

Quiz rápido

The researcher decided to explore an obscure ______ of history instead of focusing on the major wars.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: byway

Exemplos

1

We decided to take a quiet byway through the woods rather than the busy interstate.

everyday

We decided to take a quiet byway through the woods rather than the busy interstate.

2

The committee's report meticulously mapped every legal byway concerning the new property rights.

formal

The committee's report meticulously mapped every legal byway concerning the new property rights.

3

I love wandering down any random byway I find when I'm biking in the countryside.

informal

I love wandering down any random byway I find when I'm biking in the countryside.

4

While the main theory is well-established, few scholars have ventured into this specific historical byway.

academic

While the main theory is well-established, few scholars have ventured into this specific historical byway.

5

Investigating every administrative byway can delay the project's completion significantly.

business

Investigating every administrative byway can delay the project's completion significantly.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
byway
Relacionado
side-road

Colocações comuns

scenic byway scenic byway
highways and byways highways and byways
obscure byway obscure byway
intellectual byway intellectual byway
country byway country byway

Frases Comuns

highways and byways

highways and byways (everywhere, including the small places)

scenic byway

scenic byway (a road recognized for its beauty)

intellectual byway

intellectual byway (a niche area of academic study)

Frequentemente confundido com

byway vs highway

A highway is a main public road, whereas a byway is a minor, secondary path.

byway vs byword

A byword is a person or thing that is a quintessential example of something, not a road.

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Notas de uso

The word is most frequently encountered in the plural form 'highways and byways' to suggest a thorough exploration of a topic or geographic area. In academic writing, it is used to describe specialized sub-topics that are not part of the central discourse.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse 'byway' with 'sidewalk' (pavement). A byway is a road for travel, not specifically the walking path next to a street.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word parts: 'By' (side) + 'Way' (path). It is literally a 'side path' away from the main crowd.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from Middle English, combining 'by' (meaning near or side) and 'way' (meaning road).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Commonly used in the plural 'byways' Often preceded by adjectives like 'scenic' or 'obscure'
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Contexto cultural

In the United States, 'National Scenic Byways' are roads officially designated by the Department of Transportation for their archaeological, cultural, or historic qualities.

Quiz rápido

The researcher decided to explore an obscure ______ of history instead of focusing on the major wars.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: byway

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