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subway

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌweɪ]

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Learn how to use subway in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “transportation”

(noun) a subway is a type of train that travels underground. It's used to help people move quickly around big cities, like going to work or school. Think of it as a special kind of train that goes beneath the streets.

Example

I took the subway to the art museum yesterday to avoid traffic.

Example

The subway was not running last night, so we had to find another way home.

Example

How do you usually get to school, by bus or subway?

Context: “construction”

(noun) a subway can also refer to a tunnel or passage that goes under the ground, often used for trains or roads. It's like a secret path that helps things move without being seen above ground.

Example

The new subway under the river will make it easier for cars to travel.

Example

There is no subway at this location, so we have to build above the ground.

Example

Is that subway safe for people to walk through?

How to pronounce subway

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌweɪ]

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