Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the road

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.24 in modern English

Syllables: in- the road
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Obstructing, blocking, or hindering; that forms an impediment to progress.

Example Sentences

"‘Well, anyone with half an eye can see they’re only in the bloomin’ road here.’"

Synonyms

in the way

Questions

What does in the road mean?: Obstructing, blocking, or hindering; that forms an impediment to progress.

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