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HIGHWAYS Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word highways. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word highways. (close relations)
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roads
nounn
noun

• a partly sheltered anchorage

arterials
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or involving or contained in the arteries

autobahns
nounn
noun

• an expressway in a German-speaking country

byways
nounn
noun

• a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)

expressways
nounn
noun

• a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

freeways
nounn
noun

• a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

interstates
nounn
adjective

• involving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the United States

noun

• one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States

motorways
nounn
noun

• a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

parkways
nounn
noun

• a wide scenic road planted with trees

routes
nounn
noun

• an established line of travel or access

• an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

verb

• send documents or materials to appropriate destinations

• send via a specific route

• divert in a specified direction

thoroughfares
nounn
noun

• a public road from one place to another

throughways
nounn
noun

• a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

turnpikes
nounn
noun

• (from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid

• an expressway on which tolls are collected

autobus
nounn
noun

• a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

busbar
nounn
noun

• an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits

coach
nounn
noun

• (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

• a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)

• a railcar where passengers ride

• a carriage pulled by four horses with one driver

• a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

verb

• teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

• drive or operate a coach or carriage

motorbus
nounn
noun

• a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

omnibus
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

• a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

adjective satellite

• providing for many things at once

main road
nounn
noun

• a major road for any form of motor transport

Best Hypernyms For HIGHWAYS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for highways, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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road roads route avenues boulevards byways expressways freeways motorways streets thoroughfares

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