freeway (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːˌweɪ/

Definition

A major public road where traffic can travel at high speeds, with no stops or intersections, typically with multiple lanes in each direction.

Examples

• The accident caused a major traffic jam on the freeway.

• We decided to take the freeway to avoid the city center.

• The new freeway will connect the two major cities.

How to Use freeway

on the freeway (prepositional phrase)

Indicating location or movement upon a freeway. — "He was driving too fast on the freeway."

take the freeway (collocation)

To choose to travel by freeway. — "Let's take the freeway to avoid the city traffic."

exit the freeway (collocation)

To leave a freeway at a designated point. — "We need to exit the freeway at the next junction."

enter the freeway (collocation)

To join a freeway from an on-ramp. — "It can be dangerous to enter the freeway during rush hour."

Synonyms of freeway

Words with a similar meaning to freeway:

• highway
• motorway
• expressway
• thruway

Antonyms of freeway

Words with the opposite meaning to freeway:

• side street
• local road

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