Word
main road
Countable noun
Definition
n. the most important road in a city or town that connects different areas. It is usually wider and busier than the small streets that lead off it.
n. a primary thoroughfare intended for heavy traffic and connecting major locations. Typically characterised by a higher speed limit and greater width than residential or side streets.
Examples
“There is a noisy café right on the main road.”
“If you follow the main road for three miles, you will eventually see the shopping centre on your left.”
“The urban planning committee proposed a series of pedestrian crossings to manage the heavy congestion that frequently occurs where the main road intersects with the old market square.”
Examples
simple
“There is a noisy café right on the main road.”
contextual
“If you follow the main road for three miles, you will eventually see the shopping centre on your left.”
complex
“The urban planning committee proposed a series of pedestrian crossings to manage the heavy congestion that frequently occurs where the main road intersects with the old market square.”
Usage
Commonly used with the preposition 'on' to describe location or 'along' to describe movement.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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