expressway
/ɪkˈspresweɪ/noun
उच्चारण इक्स्प्रेस्वे
द्रुतगामी मार्ग, एक्सप्रेसवे
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a wide road with several lanes in each direction, built for fast traffic, which vehicles can join or leave only at particular points
द्रुतगामी मार्ग, एक्सप्रेसवे
- The Yamuna Expressway connects Greater Noida with Agra.
- Two-wheelers are not allowed on the expressway.
- The new expressway cut the journey time to two hours.
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- Vehicles move at high speed on the expressway.
- Traffic on the expressway was slow because of fog.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
an expressway (countable noun)
An expressway is a wide road with several lanes for fast traffic. It is countable.
'Expressway' कई लेन वाली चौड़ी सड़क है जो तेज़ यातायात के लिए बनी होती है। यह countable है।
- The expressway cut the journey by two hours.
- India is building new expressways.
on/along the expressway
Use on for travelling on the road and along for following its length.
सड़क पर यात्रा के लिए on और उसकी लंबाई के साथ चलने के लिए along का प्रयोग होता है।
- We drove on the expressway for hours.
- Shops line the road along the expressway.
Name + Expressway (proper noun)
With a name it is capitalised and often takes no article.
नाम के साथ यह capital letter से लिखा जाता है और प्रायः article नहीं लेता।
- The Yamuna Expressway links Delhi and Agra.
- Mumbai–Pune Expressway was India's first.
expressway vs. highway/motorway
Expressway limits access to a few points; a highway can be any major road; motorway is the British term.
'Expressway' में प्रवेश कुछ ही स्थानों से होता है; 'highway' कोई भी मुख्य सड़क हो सकती है; 'motorway' British शब्द है।
- Cars may not enter the expressway except at toll gates.
expressway + toll/exit (compound nouns)
Expressway often forms a compound with the next noun, written as two words.
'Expressway' प्रायः अगली संज्ञा के साथ मिलकर compound बनाता है, जो दो शब्दों में लिखा जाता है।
- Take the next expressway exit for the airport.
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adjective + expressway
six-lanenewtollbusyeight-laneelevated
- The new six-lane expressway opens in March.
verb + expressway
buildinauguratedrive onenterleaveclose
- The Prime Minister inaugurated the expressway.
expressway + noun
tollexitspeed limitprojectaccidentnetwork
- The expressway toll was raised in April.
expressway + preposition
to the airportbetween citiesthrough the hillsacross the plains
- An expressway between the two cities will boost trade.
expressway + safety words
fencingpatrolspeed cameraemergency laneservice road
- Patrol vehicles keep a watch on the expressway.
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- The bus took the expressway to reach Lucknow faster.
बस ने लखनऊ जल्दी पहुँचने के लिए एक्सप्रेसवे लिया।
- Two-wheelers are not allowed on the expressway.
एक्सप्रेसवे पर दोपहिया वाहनों की अनुमति नहीं है।
- Radhika's family stopped at a rest area on the expressway.
राधिका का परिवार एक्सप्रेसवे के विश्राम स्थल पर रुका।
- Dense fog caused many accidents on the expressway.
घने कोहरे के कारण एक्सप्रेसवे पर कई दुर्घटनाएँ हुईं।
- The expressway has reduced travel time between the two cities.
एक्सप्रेसवे ने दोनों शहरों के बीच यात्रा का समय घटा दिया है।
- Trucks are allowed on the expressway only at night.
ट्रकों को एक्सप्रेसवे पर केवल रात में चलने की अनुमति है।