Crossroads

Pronunciation: /krɔːsroʊdz/

Definitions of crossroads

noun a point where two or more roads meet

Example Sentences

A1 I am lost at the crossroads.

A2 She stood at the crossroads, unsure which way to go.

B1 The company is at a crossroads and must make a decision about its future.

B2 The crossroads were bustling with traffic and pedestrians.

C1 The crossroads of art and technology is where innovation often occurs.

C2 At this crossroads in my career, I must decide which path to take next.

Examples of crossroads in a Sentence

formal At the crossroads, we must carefully consider all options before making a decision.

informal I'm at a crossroads in my career and not sure which path to take.

slang I feel like I'm at a major crossroads in my life right now.

figurative The company is at a crossroads and must choose between innovation and tradition.

Grammatical Forms of crossroads

• past tense: crossed
• plural: crossroads
• comparative: more crossroads
• superlative: most crossroads
• present tense: crosses
• future tense: will cross
• perfect tense: have crossed
• continuous tense: is crossing
• singular: crossroad
• positive degree: crossroads
• infinitive: to cross
• gerund: crossing
• participle: crossing

Origin and Evolution of crossroads

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'crossroads' originated from Old English, where 'rode' meant 'riding' or 'journey' and 'cras' meant 'cross'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crossroads' has come to symbolize a place where choices or decisions must be made, often with significant consequences. It has evolved from a literal intersection of roads to a metaphorical point of decision or dilemma.