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Traffic for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'træfɪk

What does Traffic really mean?

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Traffic is a word we use to describe the movement of different vehicles and people on the roads and streets. If we think about the roads as big rivers, then traffic is the flow of water in these rivers. Sometimes the traffic can be fast and smooth like a calm and gentle river, and other times it can be slow and congested like a river overflowing and causing a flood.

When we talk about traffic, we mean all the cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and even pedestrians that are moving on the roads. It's like a big dance, with each vehicle and person having their own steps to follow and trying to move in a coordinated way without crashing into each other. Just like in a dance, if someone makes a wrong move, it can disrupt the flow and cause problems for everyone else.

Now, let's think about some examples to make it clearer. Imagine that you and your friends are going to a party at a friend's house. If you all leave your houses at the same time and take different routes to get there, then there will be more traffic on the roads. This means that more cars and people will be using the roads, and it might take longer for everyone to reach the party. On the other hand, if you all decide to leave at different times and take different routes, then there will be less traffic on the roads, and it will be easier and quicker for everyone to reach the party.

Traffic can also refer to the number of vehicles and people using a particular road or intersection. For example, if there are a lot of cars and buses trying to go through a small intersection, we say there is heavy traffic there. It's like trying to pour a whole pot of pasta through a tiny strainer – it gets crowded and difficult for everything to go smoothly.

So, in simpler words, traffic means all the vehicles and people moving on the roads, and it can also mean the amount or intensity of vehicles and people using a particular road or intersection.

Now, I hope that's a much clearer explanation for you. Is there anything else you would like me to explain or any other questions I can help you with?

Revised and Fact checked by Elizabeth Martin on 2023-10-30 07:20:52

Traffic In a sentece

Learn how to use Traffic inside a sentece

  • When you are driving on the road and there are many cars, buses, and motorcycles around you, it is called traffic.
  • Imagine you are walking on the sidewalk and there are a lot of people walking beside you, making it difficult to move quickly. That's like traffic, but for pedestrians.
  • If you are waiting at a bus stop and you see a long line of buses all together one after another, that's because there is a lot of traffic on the road.
  • Sometimes, when there is a big accident on the road, all the cars get stuck and cannot move forward. That's a traffic jam.
  • During rush hour, when many people are driving to work or coming back home at the same time, the roads become very crowded with vehicles. That's heavy traffic.

Traffic Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Traffic Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Traffic Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

Traffic Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.