Word: Freeway

Meaning: A freeway is a type of high-speed highway designed for motor traffic, with grade-separated crossings and typically running in two directions on separate carriageways.

Pronunciation: /ˈfriː.weɪ/; stress: free’way

Etymology: The word “freeway” is a combination of “free” and “way.”

Grammar Notes: “Freeway” is a noun and its plural form is “freeways.”

Interesting Facts:

• The term “freeway” is commonly used in the United States, parts of Canada, and Australia. Other regions may refer to similar roadways as motorways, expressways, or autoroutes.
• Freeways are designed with various safety features to allow high-speed travel, such as limited access points and grade-separated crossings.

Tips for Learning: Visualize a road where you can drive freely without having to stop at intersections. This can help you remember the concept of a freeway.

Examples:

• Simple: The freeway was congested with rush-hour traffic.
• Medium: We took the freeway to get to the city faster.
• Complex: The construction of the new freeway required extensive planning and engineering expertise.

Synonyms: motorway, expressway, autoroute, autobahn, interstate

Antonyms: turnpike, tollway

Common Word Combinations: freeway entrance, freeway exit, freeway construction

Mini-Tasks:

• Make a sentence using the word “freeway.”
• Find a synonym for “freeway.”