street
Translation
street, road
Examples
My house is on this street.
My house is on this street.
The streets are busy today.
The streets are busy today.
Grammar Patterns
((on a/the street)) used to indicate location on a street. My house is on this street.
((in the street)) used to indicate activity within the roadway. Children were playing in the street.
Similar Words
Synonyms: road, avenue, lane
Etymology
From Old English 'strǣt', from Latin 'strata (via)' meaning 'paved (road)'.
Memory Tips
A 'street' usually has buildings on both sides, unlike a 'road' which can be in the countryside.