Road vs. Driveway

Road vs. Driveway — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Road and Driveway

Roadnoun

(obsolete) The act of riding on horseback.

Drivewaynoun

Short private road that leads to a house or garage.

Roadnoun

(obsolete) A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.

Drivewaynoun

a road leading up to a private house;

they parked in the driveway

Roadnoun

A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor.

Roadnoun

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

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Roadnoun

(figuratively) A path chosen in life or career.

Roadnoun

An underground tunnel in a mine.

Roadnoun

A railway or a single railway track.

Roadnoun

(obsolete) A journey, or stage of a journey.

Roadnoun

A way or route.

Roadadjective

At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.

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Roadnoun

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

Roadnoun

a way or means to achieve something;

the road to fame

Roadadjective

taking place over public roads;

road racing

Roadadjective

working for a short time in different places;

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