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roadworthy

/ˈroʊdˌwɜːrði/ /ˈroʊdˌwɜːði/

Meanings
adjective
Being able to be driven, or suitable for driving, on the open road.

Examples :

"Before taking the old car on a long trip, we need to make sure it is roadworthy. "
vehicle technical condition traffic

Related Words

Illustration trip

trip noun

/tɹɪp/

A journey; an excursion or jaunt

"We made a trip to the beach."

Illustration driving

driving verb

/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

"You drive nails into wood with a hammer."

Illustration driven

driven verb

/ˈdɹɪvən/

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

"You drive nails into wood with a hammer."

Illustration able

able adjective

/ˈeɪ.bl̩/

Easy to use.

"The new software is very able; it's easy to learn and use. "

Illustration being

being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

Illustration road

road noun

/ɹəʊd/ /ɹoʊd/

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

"The road to school was bumpy, but the family car made the journey comfortable. "

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long noun

/ˈlɔːŋ/ /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/

A long vowel.

"The "o" in "boat" is a long vowel sound. "

Illustration open

open adjective

/ˈəʊ.pən/ /ˈoʊ.pən/

Not closed

"The door is open, so the cool air can come in. "

Illustration suitable

suitable adjective

/ˈsuːtəbl/

Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

"The new shoes are suitable for playing sports. "

Illustration taking

taking verb

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

"The student is taking notes in class to remember the important information. "

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

Illustration need

need noun

/niːd/

A requirement for something; something needed.

"My family's biggest need right now is a new car. "