Near-synonyms: back road, back street, back lane
Source: wiktionary
Byway
//ˈbaɪweɪ//
Synonyms for "byway" (104 found)
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Closest matches (21)
Strong matches (31)
Related words (52)
excursusexpresswayfreewaygravel roadhighroadhighwayhighways and bywaysinterstate highwaylanelocal roadmain dragmain roadmewsmotorwayparkwaypavepaved roadpikeplaceplank road
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primary highwayprivate roadright-of-wayring roadroadroadbedroadwayroundabout wayroute nationalerowroyal roadsecondary roadside doorside pathside roadside streetsidetracksidewayspeedwaystate highwaystreetsuperhighwayterracethoroughfarethrough streetthruwaytoll roadtownship roadturnpikeus highwaywaywynd
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Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
Though his account of written communication over the past 5,000 years necessarily has a powerful forward momentum, his diversions down the fascinating byways of the subject are irresistible ...
Source: wiktionary
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