Foundation level · Year 4 · free
street
noun · Say it: STREET
What it means
Foundationa road in a town or village, usually with houses or shops along it
Freddie lives on the same street as his best friend.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- avenue
- lane
- road
More examples
- We walked down the high street looking for a present for Mum.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'stræt', from Latin 'strata', meaning paved road.
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