B2
freeway vs highway
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| freewaynoun/ˈfriː.weɪ/ | Meaning a wide road built for fast traffic, with no traffic lights or crossings | Goes with busy freeway | Example Traffic on the freeway was stopped for an hour after the accident. |
| highwaynoun/ˈhaɪ.weɪ/ | Meaning A wide main road for fast traffic between towns and cities. | Goes with — | Example There was a lot of traffic on the highway this morning. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many residents oppose the new because of noise and air pollution.