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- [tohl-geyt]
- /ˈtoʊlˌgeɪt/
- /ˈtəʊl.ɡeɪt/
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- [tohl-geyt]
- /ˈtoʊlˌgeɪt/
Definitions of tollgate word
- noun tollgate a gate where a toll is collected. 1
- noun tollgate booth where traffic fee is paid 1
- noun tollgate a gate across a toll road or bridge at which travellers must stop and pay 0
- noun tollgate a gate for stopping travel at a point where tolls are taken 0
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Origin of tollgate
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; toll1 + gate1
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Parts of speech for Tollgate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tollgate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is a tollgate?
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