Synonyms for

Highways

Verb / ˈhaɪˌweɪz / Another word for highways — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities

Synonyms & similar words

highway mainroad freeway expressway motorway thoroughfare artery route boulevard turnpike causeway parkway roadway byway lane street way path track trail passage corridor

Synonyms by register

Formal

arterials thoroughfares expressways freeways

Informal

roads routes streets

Literary

king's highways great roads

Antonyms

lanes paths alleys byways footpaths trails

Common collocations

  • interstate highways
  • national highways
  • major highways
  • toll highways
  • public highways
  • access highways
  • rural highways

Word family

noun highway
adjective highway

Usage note

While 'highway' often implies a major public road, it can also refer to any main road connecting towns or cities. 'Freeway' and 'expressway' are specific types of highways with controlled access.

Example sentences

  1. The highway was closed due to a car accident.
  2. You can take the highway to get to the beach.
  3. The highway was busy with traffic during rush hour.
  4. The highway runs through several states.
  5. The highway was built to make transportation easier.

Quotes

  • The open road is a beckoning, a strangeness, a place where a man can lose himself.
  • Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!
  • The road is there, it will always be there. You just have to decide when to take it.

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