B2
crossroads vs intersection vs junction
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| crossroadsnoun/ˈkrɑːs.roʊdz/ | Meaning a place where two roads meet and cross, or an important point when you must decide | Goes with at a crossroads | Example Turn left when you reach the crossroads by the old church. |
| intersectionnoun/ˌɪn.tərˈsek.ʃən/ | Meaning a place where two or more roads meet and cross each other | Goes with busy intersection | Example Her research sits at the intersection of art and technology. |
| junctionnoun/ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/ | Meaning a place where two or more roads, railway lines or paths meet | Goes with busy junction | Example Turn left at the next junction and you will see the station. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
At rush hour, motorbikes pour into the from every direction.