Pronunciation

/ˈrəʊd/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A strip of ground, paved or unpaved, designed for the movement of vehicles, pedestrians, or animals, typically connecting two places. 2. (informal) A way or method; a means: “This is one road to success.” 3. (figurative) A path or course of action: “Life is a long road.”
• Verb: To travel along a road or path; go by road: “We decided to road to the beach.”
• Noun (countable): An individual route or segment of a road: “There are several roads leading to the mountain.”

Phrases

• “Take the road less traveled” implies choosing a unique or unconventional path.
• “Highway” or “freeway” can be used to refer to a major road with multiple lanes.
• “Road trip” denotes a journey made primarily by car or other vehicle on a series of roads.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The winding road through the countryside was breathtaking.”
• Verb: “We road home after a long day at work.”
• Noun (countable): “The driver took a detour on a dirt road to avoid the traffic.”

Synonyms

• Route
• Avenue
• Highway
• Path
• Street
• Lane
• Track
• Route (as a means of transportation)

Antonyms

• Trail (a natural path)
• Byway (a minor road)
• Cul-de-sac (a dead-end street)
• Detour (a diversion from a main road)