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interstate vs. highway
interstate vs. highway: What's the difference?
Highway refers to a major roadway, especially one that goes between towns or cities. Interstate refers to a type of highway that stretches between states. While all interstates are highways, not all highways are interstates.
[ adjective in-ter-steyt; noun in-ter-steyt ]
[ hahy-wey ]
noun
- a main road, especially one between towns or cities: the highway between Los Angeles and Seattle.
- any public road or waterway.
- any main or ordinary route, track, or course.