road
Translation
road, way, path
Examples
This road leads to the city.
This road leads to the city.
He is on the road to success.
He is on the road to success.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the road)) ((to/from a place)) a path for vehicles The road to the beach is very narrow.
((on the road)) ((to sth.)) a course toward achieving something She is on the road to recovery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: street, path, way, route
Etymology
From Old English 'rād' meaning 'a ride, a journey on horseback'.
Memory Tips
Picture a long, paved surface that cars drive on to get from one place to another.