throughway

through·way

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [throo-wey]
- /ˈθruˌweɪ/
- /ˈθruː.weɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [throo-wey]
- /ˈθruˌweɪ/

Definitions of throughway word

noun throughway a limited-access toll highway providing a means of direct transportation between distant areas for high-speed automobile traffic. 1
noun throughway a thoroughfare, esp a motorway 0
abbreviation THROUGHWAY thruway 0

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Origin of throughway

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; thru + way1

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Parts of speech for Throughway

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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throughway popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

throughway usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for throughway

noun throughway

byway — A byway is a small road which is not used by many cars or people.
cobblestone — Cobblestones are stones with a rounded upper surface which used to be used for making streets.
lane — a male given name.
concrete — Concrete is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water.

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