Freeway

Pronunciation: /friː.weɪ/

Definitions of freeway

noun a wide road for fast-moving traffic, typically in a rural area

Example Sentences

A1 I drove on the freeway to get to work.

A2 The freeway was busy with cars heading towards the city.

B1 There was an accident on the freeway, causing a traffic jam.

B2 The freeway had multiple lanes, allowing for faster travel.

C1 The freeway system in this city is well-designed and efficient.

C2 The construction of a new freeway will help alleviate traffic congestion in the area.

Examples of freeway in a Sentence

formal The freeway was congested with rush hour traffic.

informal Let's take the freeway to get to the mall faster.

slang I saw a crazy driver speeding on the freeway yesterday.

figurative His mind was like a freeway, full of thoughts racing in different directions.

Grammatical Forms of freeway

• plural: freeways
• comparative: more freeway
• superlative: most freeway
• present tense: freeway
• future tense: will freeway
• perfect tense: have freeway
• continuous tense: is freewaying
• singular: freeway
• positive degree: freeway
• infinitive: to freeway
• gerund: freewaying
• participle: freewayed

Origin and Evolution of freeway

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'freeway' originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a toll-free road for vehicles, the term 'freeway' has evolved to refer to a high-speed, limited-access highway or motorway where entrance and exit are controlled.