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intersection

intersection

Meaning of intersection

crossing roads

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British English/ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/
American English/ˌɪntɚˈsɛkʃən/
Russian transcription[pʲɪrʲɪˈkrʲɵstək]
intersection
intersection - перекрёсток
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intersection with Russian translation

intersection usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Движение замедлилось, когда скорая проехала через перекрёсток.

Traffic slowed as an ambulance passed through the intersection.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она посмотрела по сторонам, прежде чем перейти через оживлённый перекрёсток.

She looked both ways before crossing the busy intersection.

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intersection belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

intersectionперекрёсток
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

intersection synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between intersection / junction / interchange / traffic circle / crossing

🇬🇧English
intersection

Neutral, the general term for where roads meet.

A2Very Often

Turn left at the next intersection.

На следующем перекрёстке поверните налево.

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🇬🇧English
junction

Common synonym; in UK often used for motorway exits and intersections.

A2Often

The junction ahead joins two major roads.

Предстоящая развилка соединяет две главные дороги.

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🇬🇧English
interchange

A grade-separated set of ramps connecting highways (not a simple intersection).

A2Often

Take the interchange to join the freeway without stopping.

Сверните на развязку, чтобы попасть на шоссе без остановки.

T
🇬🇧English
traffic circle

Older US term for a roundabout; sometimes implies a smaller or older design.

A2Rarely

The traffic circle slowed traffic to a crawl.

Круговое движение замедлило движение до черепашьего шага.

C
🇬🇧English
crossing

A generic term for a place where people or paths cross (pedestrian crossing, railroad crossing).

A2Very Often

Use the crossing to go to the park.

Воспользуйтесь переходом, чтобы попасть в парк.

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How to pronounce intersection and what this word means

intersection translation: перекрёсток. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce intersection

/ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/

intersection translation

перекрёсток

intersection examples

Traffic slowed as an ambulance passed through the intersection.

intersection transcription

/ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/, /ˌɪntɚˈsɛkʃən/

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intersection meaning: what does it mean?

crossing roads

intersection pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

intersection is pronounced as /ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

intersection definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Traffic slowed as an ambulance passed through the intersection. Translation: Движение замедлилось, когда скорая проехала через перекрёсток.

Is intersection part of On the Road vocabulary?

Yes, intersection (перекрёсток) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is intersection part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, intersection (перекрёсток) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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