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street

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/striːt/ · street

A public way or road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides.

Meanings

nounformal

A public way or road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides.

ایک عوامی راستہ یا سڑک جو شہر یا قصبے میں عام طور پر ایک یا دونوں جانب عمارتوں کے ساتھ ہوتی ہے۔

گلی

gali

Synonyms

roadavenuewayسڑکگلیراہ

Antonyms

wildernesscountrysidepathlessویراندیہیبے راہ

Common Collocations

  • busy street
  • main street
  • narrow street

Example Sentences

I live on a quiet street.

میں ایک خاموش گلی میں رہتا ہوں۔

Main aik khamosh gali mein rehta hoon.

They are building a new street in the city.

وہ شہر میں ایک نئی سڑک بنا رہے ہیں۔

Woh shehar mein aik nai sarak bana rahe hain.

She walked down the street without a care.

وہ بے فکری سے گلی میں چل رہی تھی۔

Woh be fikri se gali mein chal rahi thi.

Easily Confused With

road:A road is usually a wider path designed for vehicles, while a street typically has buildings and a more urban environment.

Word Family

streetlight
nounگلی کا بتی
streetscape
nounگلی کا منظر
streetwise
adjectiveگلی کا ہوشیار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a busy street filled with shops.

Imagine walking down a lively street with various stores and people.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "strete" — a way or road

First known use: 8th century

The word 'street' has evolved from Old English, referring to a pathway or road, particularly in urban settings.