Road vs. Highway
Difference Between Road and Highway
Roadnoun
(obsolete) The act of riding on horseback.
Highwaynoun
A main, direct public road, especially a multi-lane, high speed thoroughfare connecting major population centers.
Roadnoun
(obsolete) A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.
Highwaynoun
(rail) Any public road for vehicular traffic.
Roadnoun
A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor.
Highwaynoun
a major road for any form of motor transport
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.
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.
Roadnoun
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
Roadnoun
a way or means to achieve something;
the road to fameRoadadjective
taking place over public roads;
road racingRoadadjective
working for a short time in different places;
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