highway
Translation
main road, highway
Examples
We took the highway to get there faster.
We took the highway to get there faster.
The main highway connects the two cities.
The main highway connects the two cities.
Grammar Patterns
on the highway Used with the preposition 'on' to indicate location. There was a lot of traffic on the highway.
Similar Words
Synonyms: freeway, interstate, motorway (UK), expressway
Etymology
From 'high' (meaning main or principal) + 'way' (road). A 'high way' was originally a main public road.
Memory Tips
Picture a road that is elevated or 'high' above other smaller roads, making it the main route.