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SUBWAY SYSTEM Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase subway system. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase subway system. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SUBWAY SYSTEM

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metro
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)

subway
nounn
noun

• an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)

• an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway

tube
verb, nounv, n
noun

• conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

• electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

• a hollow cylindrical shape

• (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure

• an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)

verb

• provide with a tube or insert a tube into

• convey in a tube

• ride or float on an inflated tube

• place or enclose in a tube

underground
adjectiveadj
noun

• a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force

• an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)

adverb

• in or into hiding or secret operation

• beneath the surface of the earth

adjective satellite

• under the level of the ground

• conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

Best Hypernyms For SUBWAY SYSTEM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for subway system, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
railroad railway
Phrases (3)
railroad linerailway linerailway system

Alternatives for METRO

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