junction

[juhngk-shuhn] / ˈdʒʌŋk ʃən /

NOUN

connection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confluence crossing intersection juncture terminal

STRONG

alliance annexation articulation assemblage attachment bond coalition coherence collocation combination combine concatenation concourse conjugation consolidation convergence coupling crossroads dovetail elbow gathering gore hinge hookup interface joining joint knee link meeting miter mortise node pivot plug-in reunion seam splice tie up tie-in union weld

WEAK

concursion linking

Antonyms

STRONG

detachment disunion division divorce estrangement parting separation severance

Example Sentences

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Ukrainians possessed intimate knowledge of every road junction, bridge, tunnel, marsh, river and choke point that could be exploited against a mechanized force dependent on road networks.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had entered the water near the junction of Main Street and Ash Grove Lane, according to the force, which led to "extensive searches" involving Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.

From BBC

The force said it was called to Oxford Street, close to the junction with Bonners Lane, just after 17:00 GMT on Tuesday, and several nearby roads were subsequently closed.

From BBC

The "Rocket Man" singer alleged that all three of the family's landlines "were hacked, including the junction box at the end of the road".

From Barron's

Police said it was called to reports a man had collapsed in Oxford Street, close to the junction with Bonners Lane, just after 17:00 GMT on Tuesday.

From BBC

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