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on the road vs on road

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'On the road' is the correct phrase when referring to being on a specific road or highway. 'On road' is used in a more general sense to describe being on any road or traveling by road.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 2924 views

on the road

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to being on a specific road or highway. It indicates traveling by road.

Examples:

  • We saw a beautiful sunset while driving on the road.
  • The accident happened on the road to the airport.
  • They were on the road for hours before reaching their destination.
  • We've been on the road almost two days.
  • When to start on the road return, I was intercepted.
  • I can't drive the Ferrari on the road.
  • I'll get these two breakfast on the road.
  • I understand you had difficulty on the road.
  • Doc, Dickerman, up on the road.
  • Being on the road cured him.
  • We always gave you compensation for stolen merchandise on the road.
  • He said there was ice on the road...
  • There's nobody else on the road.
  • We saw a dead junk on the road.
  • A chauffeur keeps his eyes on the road.
  • I'll leave it for you on the road.
  • 0nly once you're on the road again...
  • There's oil on the road.
  • My brother, you should be more careful on the road.
  • That cow shouldn't have been on the road.
  • And stay on the road if you can.
  • Poor guy, living on the road all alone.
  • Like you, on the road selling wine.

Alternatives:

  • driving on the road
  • traveling on the road
  • on the highway
  • on the street
  • on the way

on road

This phrase is correct but used in a more general sense.

This phrase is used in a general sense to describe being on any road or traveling by road without specifying a particular road.

Examples:

  • The truck broke down on road, so we had to call for help.
  • They prefer traveling on road rather than by air.
  • Many people enjoy going on road trips during the summer.

Alternatives:

  • on the road
  • on a road
  • traveling by road
  • driving on a road
  • on the highway

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