Subway
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Subway ( noun )
- An underground railway system, typically in a city.
- A pedestrian passage under a road or railway.
Origin:
Early 20th century: shortening of subterranean railway.
Examples:
- He took the subway to work.
- The subway was crowded during rush hour.
- The subway system was first built in the city in the early 20th century.
- The subway station was located near the main square.
- The subway provided an easy and fast way to get around the city.
(As a verb)
Subway ( verb )
- An underground railway system, typically in a city.
- A pedestrian passage under a road or railway.
Origin:
Early 20th century: shortening of subterranean railway.
Examples:
- He took the subway to work.
- The subway was crowded during rush hour.
- The subway system was first built in the city in the early 20th century.
- The subway station was located near the main square.
- The subway provided an easy and fast way to get around the city.