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subway vs metro

Both 'subway' and 'metro' are correct terms used to refer to an underground railway system. The choice between the two depends on the region or country where you are speaking. 'Subway' is commonly used in American English, while 'metro' is more common in British English and many other countries.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

subway

The term 'subway' is a correct and commonly used term in American English to refer to an underground railway system.

Use 'subway' when referring to an underground railway system in American English.

Examples:

I take the subway to work every day.
The subway system in New York City is extensive.

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We will build the subway in Caracas.
I was on the subway when they called me.
It's not going to be easy getting into this subway station.
One murder by subway train, one disappearance.
I don't hear anything over the subway.
Seriously, you're spoiling me. I could've taken the subway.
It's an old map of a decommissioned subway line.
Where you can see a sign for the subway.
Get to the subway, Wilson platform 10.
You caught that lunatic that's been terrorizing the subway.
Rubbed up against a woman on a subway.
There was a police action on the subway.
This is because your mother I was in the subway.
He was getting off the subway and two guys stabbed him.
And then he lost me in the subway.
Yes, LA has a subway.
Apparently, there's a subway in L.A.
Yes, LA has a subway.
Apparently, there's a subway in L.A.
You take them to the basements or through the subway.

Alternatives:

underground
tube
metro
rapid transit

metro

The term 'metro' is a correct and commonly used term in British English and many other countries to refer to an underground railway system.

Use 'metro' when referring to an underground railway system in British English and many other countries.

Examples:

She commutes to work by metro.
The metro in Paris is known for its efficiency.

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Robert, I've no money for the metro.
We'll need S.I.S. inside and outside the metro everywhere we can put them.
Kuransky is one of severalspecial agents undercover in the metro police department.
He's headed for the metro.
Of the 250,000 registered firearms owners in the metro area, 28 is peanuts.
Electrocution, drowning, heart attack on the metro.
Then I gave her a lift to the metro.
I've often followed you to the metro.
North American reptile convention is down at metro hall.
I got lost just coming from the metro.
He made it to deputy chief, ran the metro division.
So almost 11 years at atlanta metro gas.
I'm taking the metro with my friends.
public passenger transport services by rail or metro;
Yes, it's definitely faster by metro.
Besides expensive underground systems (metro) there are other modern public transport alternatives.
Yes, we're going to do the metro of Caracas...
You take the metro number four or seven.
You said you'd drop me at the metro.
He goes into the metro and she ceases to exist.

Alternatives:

subway
underground
tube
rapid transit

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