SUBWAYS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word subways. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SUBWAYS
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| metro | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| underpass | nounn | |||||||
noun • an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway | ||||||||
| rapid transit | nounn | |||||||
noun • an urban public transit system using underground or elevated trains | ||||||||
| subway system | nounn | |||||||
noun • an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) | ||||||||
| underground railway | nounn | |||||||
noun • secret aid to escaping slaves that was provided by abolitionists in the years before the American Civil War | ||||||||
