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Hwy

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Definition

Hwy is an abbreviation of highway, which is a main road that connects cities, towns, and other important places.

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Common collocations

  • driving on the hwy
  • speed limit hwy
  • hwy accident
  • exit the hwy
  • take the hwy
  • hwy patrol
  • interstate hwy

Word family

noun highway

Usage note

"Hwy" is a common abbreviation for "highway" and is generally considered informal. It is best avoided in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. The hwy was closed due to an accident.
  2. I prefer taking the hwy instead of the back roads.
  3. The hwy was backed up with traffic.
  4. We drove on the hwy for hours.
  5. The hwy is the fastest way to get there.

Quotes

  • Life is a highway, I wanna ride it all night long.
  • The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.
  • The road to success is always under construction.

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