Road vs. Route

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

Roadnoun

(obsolete) The act of riding on horseback.

Routenoun

A course or way which is traveled or passed.

The route was used so much that it formed a rut.You need to find a route that you can take between these two obstacles.

Roadnoun

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

Routenoun

A regular itinerary of stops, or the path followed between these stops, such as for delivery or passenger transportation.

We live near the bus route.Here is a map of our delivery routes.

Roadnoun

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

Routenoun

A road or path; often specifically a highway.

Follow Route 49 out of town.
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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.

Routenoun

(figuratively) One of multiple methods or approaches to doing something.

Roadnoun

(figuratively) A path chosen in life or career.

Routenoun

(historical) One of the major provinces of imperial China from the Later Jin to the Song, corresponding to the Tang and early Yuan circuits.

Roadnoun

An underground tunnel in a mine.

Routeverb

(transitive) To direct or divert along a particular course.

All incoming mail was routed through a single office.
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Roadnoun

A railway or a single railway track.

Routeverb

(Internet) to connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet.

Roadnoun

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

Routeverb

To send (information) through a router.

Roadnoun

A way or route.

Routenoun

an established line of travel or access

Roadadjective

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

Routenoun

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

Roadnoun

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

Routeverb

send documents or materials to appropriate destinations

Roadnoun

a way or means to achieve something;

the road to fame

Routeverb

send via a specific route

Roadadjective

taking place over public roads;

road racing

Routeverb

divert in a specified direction;

divert the low voltage to the engine cylinders

Roadadjective

working for a short time in different places;

itinerant laborersa road showtraveling salesmantouring company