Chief MacDonald also warned of another threat to free highways in the possible resurgence of the private toll road, for which the Italian autostrade were the current models.
Source: wiktionary
Autostrada
Synonyms for "autostrada" (37 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Strong matches (11)
Related words (18)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alley, arterial, artery, avenue, blind alley.
- Sentence evidence is available for autostrada, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "autostrada".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "autostrada"
Keep "autostrada" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "autostrada" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "autostrada", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "autostrada" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Tolls on Italian autostrade are quite steep, ranging from $15 to $20 for a three-hour stretch, but offering the fastest and most direct way to travel between cities.
Source: wiktionary
Italian autostrade are even more impressive than German autobahns because constructing a road in Italy is so much more challenging.
Source: wiktionary
According to a 1933 AAA guide to motoring abroad, Americans were reassured that unlike US highways, the Italian autostrade were not crowded.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "autostrada"?
Closest matches include alley, arterial, artery, avenue, blind alley.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "autostrada"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.