Hwy

Pronunciation: /haɪweɪ/

Definitions of hwy

noun A shortened form of the word 'highway', which refers to a main road or route for travel by vehicles.

Example Sentences

A1 I drove on the hwy to get to the beach.

A2 The hwy was busy with traffic during rush hour.

B1 The hwy has rest stops every few miles for travelers.

B2 The hwy is undergoing construction to widen lanes.

C1 The hwy offers scenic views of the mountains on the drive.

C2 The hwy is known for its dangerous curves and steep inclines.

Examples of hwy in a Sentence

formal The highway, also known as hwy, is a major road for long-distance travel.

informal Let's take hwy instead of the back roads to get there faster.

slang I love cruising down the hwy with the windows down and music blaring.

figurative Success is like a long journey on a hwy, full of twists and turns but worth it in the end.

Grammatical Forms of hwy

• past tense: hwyed
• plural: hwys
• comparative: more hwy
• superlative: most hwy
• present tense: hwy
• future tense: will hwy
• perfect tense: have hwyed
• continuous tense: is hwying
• singular: hwy
• positive degree: hwy
• infinitive: to hwy
• gerund: hwying
• participle: hwyed

Origin and Evolution of hwy

First Known Use: 1100 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hwy' originated from Old English, where it was used to refer to a road or path.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hwy' evolved into the modern English word 'highway', which now typically refers to a major road for travel.