highway
nounHow many syllables in highway?
There are 2 syllables in the word highway.How to pronounce highway:
Definition of highway:
- highway (noun):
- a public way
- a main direct road
- a main road, esp. one that connects towns
- a major road for any form of motor transport.
Synonyms for highway:
arterial
arterial road
artery
avenue
beltway
boulevard
bypass
carriageway
causeway
divided highway
drive
dual carriageway
expressway
freeway
high road
highroad
interchange
interstate
interstate highway
lane
main road
motorway
parkway
pass
pike
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Antonyms for highway:
egress
refusal
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