Meaning & use
hwy
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A written abbreviation for 'highway,' commonly used on road signs, addresses, and maps.
See it in a sentence
Take exit 12 off Hwy 40 to reach the campground.
Her new address is 214 Pacific Hwy, Suite 5.
A note on using this word
Used almost exclusively in writing, such as signage and addresses, rather than spoken aloud; in speech people simply say 'highway.'
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