interstate
gb/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt/ us/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt/
B1
Inglês
~ 8500
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
entity
1
major U.S. interstate highway
In the U.S., a big fast road that is part of a national highway system and connects cities and states.
Padrão de uso:
to drive on [the] interstate
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse "interstate" with "international." "Interstate" in this sense is only used in the U.S. for a type of highway, while "international" means between countries.
Sinônimos
freeway (A general term for a high-speed road with limited access; not limited to the official U.S. Interstate system.)
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expressway (Similar to freeway; emphasizes speed and limited stops, and may or may not be part of the Interstate system.)
Antônimos
back road (Refers to a smaller, slower local road, often rural, which contrasts with the large, fast interstate.)
Colocações
on the interstate
|take the interstate
|interstate highway
|interstate exit
|interstate traffic
|interstate travel
Temas
transportation
|travel
|infrastructure
|usa
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- We took the interstate to get to Chicago faster.
- There was a huge traffic jam on the interstate after the accident.
- Gas stations along the interstate are usually more expensive.
- He prefers country roads and avoids the interstate whenever he can.
- The new interstate has reduced travel time between the two cities.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We drove on the interstate for five hours.
- There was a crash on the interstate this morning.
- Take the interstate if you want to arrive early.
- The hotel is just off the interstate.
- Trucks use the interstate to move goods across the country.
adjective
B2
relation
2
between or across states
Going between or connecting two or more states in the same country.
Padrão de uso:
[interstate] [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "interstate" when they mean "international." "Interstate" only refers to things between states inside one country, not between different countries.
Sinônimos
cross-state (Informal; clearly means crossing state borders but is less standard and less common than "interstate.")
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multi-state (Focuses on involving several states; often used in business or project contexts rather than legal ones.)
Antônimos
intrastate (Specifically means occurring within a single state and not crossing state borders, the direct opposite of "interstate.")
Colocações
interstate commerce
|interstate relations
|interstate agreement
|interstate conflict
|interstate trade
|interstate travel
Temas
law
|politics
|economics
|travel
Exemplos
- The company specializes in interstate shipping of fresh produce.
- The new law affects all interstate commerce within the country.
- They signed an interstate agreement to manage water resources from the shared river.
- Interstate travel increased sharply after the restrictions were lifted.
- Diplomats met to discuss interstate relations in the region.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Interstate travel is common in large countries.
- The court case is about interstate trade.
- An interstate bus goes from one state to another.
- Two states made an interstate agreement about the bridge.
- Interstate conflict can be very dangerous.
Gramática
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interstate
AFI
GB/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt/
US/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt/
Sílabas e tonicidade
in - ter - state (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: interstate
Família de palavras
Expressões
interstate agreement
1/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal deal between states
A formal plan or contract made by two or more states inside the same country.
Exemplos
- The governors signed an interstate agreement on emergency medical support.
- An interstate agreement was needed to build the bridge across the river border.
interstate commerce
1/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt kˈɑmɚs/
fixed phrase
technical
trade between different states
Buying and selling goods or services that move from one state to another inside the same country.
Exemplos
- The federal government has the power to regulate interstate commerce.
- Online sales often count as interstate commerce if the buyer lives in another state.
interstate conflict
1/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt kˈɑnflɪkt/
fixed phrase
formal
serious dispute between states
A serious fight, dispute, or war between two or more states in the same country or in a group of states.
Exemplos
- The dam project nearly caused an interstate conflict over water rights.
- Stronger legal frameworks can help prevent interstate conflict in the region.
interstate highway
1/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt hˈaɪwˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
major highway in U.S. system
A big, fast road in the United States that is part of the Interstate Highway System.
Exemplos
- The new interstate highway cut the driving time in half.
- Many small towns grew quickly after the interstate highway was built nearby.
interstate relations
1/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt ɹilˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
political relations between states
The political or official relationships between different states in the same country or in a group of states.
Exemplos
- Water disputes have strained interstate relations in the region.
- The report called for better interstate relations to manage shared resources.
interstate travel
1/ˌɪntɚstˈeɪt tɹˈævəl/
fixed phrase
travel between different states
Travel that goes from one state to another inside the same country.
Exemplos
- New rules were introduced to control interstate travel during the holiday season.
- Interstate travel by train has become more popular in recent years.