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  1. word choice - "a crossroad" vs. "a crossroads" vs. "crossroads ...

    Aug 24, 2016 · According to the dictionary a crossroad is the road that crosses at a crossroads. (crossroad) North American A road that crosses a main road or joins two main roads.

  2. Road Direction Terms - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 6, 2018 · A crossroad (used in North America) is a road that joins two main roads or crosses a main road according to one of the definitions by google. Similar sources give similar definitions.

  3. Is there a word for a road/path that splits specifically into three ...

    There is a term in formal garden design to describe a location where paths split into three (or four or five) which in English is called a Goose-foot and in French a ' Patte d'Oie '. The Wiki Link specifically talks …

  4. word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 1, 2021 · In Britain the place where a highway crosses a railway track is called a “level crossing”, and although the term “barrier” can be used for object outlined in the picture, the word “gate” is more …

  5. When do we use "arrive at" versus "arrive in"?

    Apr 12, 2011 · Arrive carries 3 prepositions: in, on, or at. He arrived in New York. He arrived at the station. He arrived on the scene of the accident. Also: He arrived here. [no preposition] He arrived at …

  6. the place where lots of roads meet - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Apr 1, 2020 · None of intersection, crossroad, or junction (given in an answer) really work. I think you more likely want the destination (or origin) of many different roads, as @Lawrence suggested. E.g. "If …

  7. What is meant by a "two-lane" road? - English Language & Usage …

    Sep 2, 2015 · Josh, I wouldn't call your top picture a typical "2-lane road" - it's an expressway. An expressway has entrance and exit ramps. The lanes are usually divided by a median barrier or grass …

  8. Why does 'we' have one 'e' while 'see' has two?

    Nov 20, 2023 · I am wondering why the words me and we have one 'e', even though the word see has two.

  9. Is there a specific name for that singular exhalation laugh that ...

    Oct 21, 2023 · I'm betting that most people know exactly what I am talking about. It happens when you're scrolling through some social media and you see something that is only a little funny. It may …

  10. One word for the Point of No Return?

    Apr 17, 2017 · One word for Point of No Return? I thought Anti, or Ante was the Ancent Greek one word for it, but I couldn't confirm. Please advise?