junction
Translation
junction, intersection, crossroads
Examples
We met at the junction of two roads.
We met at the junction of two roads.
This is a major railway junction.
This is a major railway junction.
The wire has a bad junction.
The wire has a bad junction.
Grammar Patterns
((a junction of sth.)) a place where things meet The junction of the two rivers is a beautiful spot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intersection, crossing, connection
Etymology
From Latin 'iungere' (to join). The root 'junct-' means 'join'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'junction' as a place where things are 'joined' together, like roads or railway lines.