THE STREET Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase the street. (close relations)
Definition of THE STREET
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alleyway | nounn | |||||||
noun • a narrow street with walls on both sides | ||||||||
avenue | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line of approach • a wide street or thoroughfare | ||||||||
boulevard | nounn | |||||||
noun • a wide street or thoroughfare | ||||||||
byway | nounn | |||||||
noun • a side road little traveled (as in the countryside) | ||||||||
carriageway | nounn | |||||||
noun • one of the two sides of a motorway where traffic travels in one direction only usually in two or three lanes | ||||||||
circle | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point • an unofficial association of people or groups • something approximating the shape of a circle • movement once around a course • a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island • street names for flunitrazepam • a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra • any circular or rotating mechanism verb • travel around something • move in a circular path above (someone or something) • form or draw a circle around | ||||||||
close | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other • close in relevance or relationship • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances noun • the temporal end; the concluding time • the last section of a communication • the concluding part of any performance adverb • near in time or place or relationship • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough • marked by fidelity to an original • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • crowded • lacking fresh air • of textiles • strictly confined or guarded • confined to specific persons • fitting closely but comfortably • used of hair or haircuts • giving or spending with reluctance • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information verb • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut • become closed • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) • come to a close • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement • be priced or listed when trading stops • engage at close quarters • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact • come together, as if in an embrace • draw near • bring together all the elements or parts of • bar access to • fill or stop up • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead | ||||||||
corridor | nounn | |||||||
noun • an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it | ||||||||
court | nounn | |||||||
noun • an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business • Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) • a room in which a law court sits • the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state • a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played • the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince • a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area • the residence of a sovereign or nobleman • an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings • respectful deference verb • make amorous advances towards • seek someone's favor • engage in social activities leading to marriage | ||||||||
crescent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters adjective satellite • resembling the new moon in shape | ||||||||
drive | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of applying force to propel something • a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • a road leading up to a private house • the trait of being highly motivated • hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver • the act of driving a herd of animals overland • a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) • a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire • (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium • a wide scenic road planted with trees • (sports) a hard straight return (as in tennis or squash) verb • operate or control a vehicle • travel or be transported in a vehicle • cause someone or something to move by driving • force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically • to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly • cause to move back by force or influence • compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment • push, propel, or press with force • cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • move into a desired direction of discourse • have certain properties when driven • work as a driver • move by being propelled by a force • urge forward • proceed along in a vehicle • strike with a driver, as in teeing off • hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally • excavate horizontally • cause to function by supplying the force or power for or by controlling • (hunting) search for game • (hunting) chase from cover into more open ground | ||||||||
esplanade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore | ||||||||
highway | nounn | |||||||
noun • a major road for any form of motor transport | ||||||||
lane | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a narrow way or road • a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic | ||||||||
parkway | nounn | |||||||
noun • a wide scenic road planted with trees | ||||||||
passage | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of passing from one state or place to the next • a section of text; particularly a section of medium length • a way through or along which someone or something may pass • the passing of a law by a legislative body • a journey usually by ship • a short section of a musical composition • a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass • a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another • the motion of one object relative to another • the act of passing something to another person | ||||||||
path | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a course of conduct • a way especially designed for a particular use • an established line of travel or access • a line or route along which something travels or moves | ||||||||
plaza | nounn | |||||||
noun • a public square with room for pedestrians • mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace | ||||||||
promenade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year • a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk • a square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a circle • a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance • a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) verb • march in a procession in a public place • take a leisurely walk | ||||||||
road | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation • a way or means to achieve something | ||||||||