junction
word
Definition
A place where two or more roads, railway lines, or paths meet or cross; also used for any point where things join together.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in transportation (roads, railways) and technical/scientific contexts. In daily life, often heard as 'road junction', 'railway junction'. Not used for small, household joinings. Don't confuse with 'intersection' (specific for roads) or 'connection' (broader sense).
Example Sentences
We took the wrong turn at the junction and got lost.
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There's usually heavy traffic at that junction during rush hour.
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This city is a major junction for many international flights.
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There is a junction near my house where three roads meet.
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The train stopped at the junction before changing direction.
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At the junction of science and art, new ideas are born.
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