What is the difference between crossroad and intersection

Post by tony h » Fri Jun 26, pm. Post by Wizard of Oz » Wed Jul 01, am. Privacy Terms. Skip to content Wordwizard For lovers of the English Language. Intersection, junction and crossroads This is the place to post questions and discussions on usage and style. The members of the Wordwizard Clubhouse will also often be able to help you to formulate that difficult letter. Intersection, junction and crossroads Post by nawee » Thu Jun 18, am Hello, I have always been confused by these terms: intersection, junction and crossroads.

I have heard that the usage is regional. What about "crossroads"? Does "crossroads" have to be a 4-way intersection? Thank you. Re: Intersection, junction and crossroads Post by Bobinwales » Thu Jun 18, am According to the Oxford Dictionary, and I see no real reason to argue, a crossroads is a place where two or more roads intersect. One road joining but not crossing another would be a T Junction for obvious reasons, but I see no reason why providing one road does actually cross over another that it should not be called a crossroads, even if it would resemble an asterisk.

It is more about the feeling of the words than meaning. Also, "crossroad" can be used a metaphor. Should she reunite with her husband, or risk it all with the handsome stranger? See a translation. Highly-rated answerer. Read more comments. Crossroad usually refers to two roads crossing in a rural area. Intersection is usually used to describe two roads crossing in a village or city.

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