Road
/ɹəʊd/
Road is an adjective and noun with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
- At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.
- (Slang) Having attributes, primarily masculine, suggesting a tendency towards minor crime. Usually used by youths endearingly; glorifying crime.
noun
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A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.
“We travelled to the seaside by road.”
- A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
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