road
Translation
road, way, path
Examples
This road leads to the city centre.
This road leads to the city center.
He is on the road to recovery.
He is on the road to recovery.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) road to ((a place)) a way for vehicles to travel The road to the beach is very busy.
on the road to ((sth.)) in the process of achieving something She is on the road to success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: street, avenue, way, path
Etymology
From Old English `rād` meaning 'a riding, a journey on horseback'. It's related to the verb 'to ride'.
Memory Tips
Think of a car 'riding' on the 'road'. The words are related.