Road:
A road is a piece of land which connects two or more places. Road consists of one ways or two roadways, each with one or more lanes and any associated sidewalks and road verges. Roads that are available for use by the public may be referred to as public or as highways.
Street:
A Street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment. It is a public parcel of land adjoining buildings in an urban context, on which people may freely assemble, interact and move about. A Street can be simple as a level patch of dirt, but is more often paved with a hard, durable surface such as concrete, cobblestone or brick.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use | A public road in a city, town, or village, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides |
| Synonyms | Highway, track, drive, thoroughfare and way | Place, trail, avenue, pavement and highway |
| Antonyms | Cross-country, colony, room, prohibition and obstacle | Jump, dressy, formal, dress up and bulge |
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The types of street are:
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| Word origin | It was originated from Old English rād ‘journey on horseback’ | It was originated from Old English strǣt, of West Germanic origin |
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