What is another word for the streets?

Pronunciation: [ðə stɹˈiːts] (IPA)

"The streets" is a common phrase that refers to the network of roads and sidewalks in a city or town. However, there are a plethora of alternative words and phrases that can be used to describe this urban space. For instance, "the avenue" or "the boulevard" give a more refined, upscale feel to the streets, while "the alleyways" or "the lanes" evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue. Other options include "the thoroughfares," "the passages," "the pathways," or even "the byways." Each of these synonyms offers a slightly different shade of meaning, making it easy to tailor your writing to the specific tone and context you desire.

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What are the hypernyms for The streets?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The streets

  • He told us he was going to take crime out of the streets. He did. He took it into the damn White House.
    Ralph Abernathy
  • The idea of infection began to be taken far more seriously than it ever had before. Hospitals transformed themselves in response to the new plague - sometimes for the better, but often for the worse, as when, in fear, they cast their ulcerated patients out into the streets.
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  • Because the show is popular, people do recognize us on the streets.
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  • As we moved along in a little procession, I was delighted with the illumination of the streets. So many lamps, and they burned until morning, my father said, and so people did not need to carry lanterns.
    Mary Antin
  • This is a big deal. My wife and I sat in our home and we watched those young men get slaughtered on the streets of Mogadishu in the absence of a plan. It broke our heart.
    Dick Armey

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