road

Meanings

• noun

  A long narrow way, especially one open to traffic, leading from one place to another.

  - "The road to my house is long and winding."
  - "We took the highway to reach the city."
  - "The road was blocked due to an accident."

• noun

  A means of travel or transportation.

  - "The bus is a common road for commuters."
  - "We traveled by road to reach our destination."
  - "The truck carried goods on the road."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹəʊd/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹoʊd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

away

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with road
mode , ode , code , robe , gloe , bode

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Variants

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down the road , road , roadless , roads , road agent , road agents , road hog , road hogs , road map , road maps , road metal , road metals , road race , road racing , road racings , road rage , road rages , road rash , road roller , road rollers , road show , road shows

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Etymology

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Old English rād, rāth, from rādan to advise, counsel; a way or path, especially a public one.

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Trivia

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1. The longest road in the world is the National Highway 1 in China, stretching over 10,690 kilometers (6,643 miles).

2. The term 'road' comes from the Old English word 'rād,' meaning 'advice' or 'counsel.'

3. The first recorded use of the term 'highway' was in the 14th century, meaning a 'high way' or a 'way above the ground.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Highway: A major road for long-distance travel, usually with a higher speed limit and fewer intersections.

2. Expressway: A limited-access highway with a higher speed limit and no intersections.

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Culture

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Roads have been an essential part of human civilization, facilitating transportation, commerce, and communication. In literature, roads often symbolize journeys, adventure, and discovery. In art, roads can represent the passage of time or the connection between places.

How to Memorize "road"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, paved path leading from one place to another. Visualize cars, trucks, and buses traveling on the road.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'road' with the concept of transportation or travel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'road' with 'Rules Of The Automobile Driving.' R-Right of way, O-Obey traffic signals, A-Accelerate smoothly, D-Drive defensively.

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