intersection
US /ˌɪntɚˈsɛkʃən/
Definition
a point where lines intersect
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Turn left at the next intersection and the hotel is on your right.
Word Family
NounNoun
intersection gốc
VerbVerb
intersect
AdjectiveAdj
intersectant
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- junctionthe place where two or more things come together
- crossroadsa community of people smaller than a village
Collocations
- Easy busy intersectionto busy intersection, meaning to keep busy with
- Medium traffic light at the intersectionto traffic light at the intersection, meaning to deal illegally
- Hard intersection between policy and lawdescribing intersection between policy and law (a point where lines intersect)
- Very Hard stand at the fateful intersectionto endure, maintain position, or remain upright regarding at the fateful intersection
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