Definitions
- Referring to a narrow passage between buildings, often used for pedestrian traffic. - Describing a small street or lane that is usually located in the city center. - Talking about a hidden or secret path that is not easily visible from the main road.
- Referring to a small street or lane that is usually located in the city center. - Describing a less-traveled road that is often used as a shortcut. - Talking about a hidden or secret path that is not easily visible from the main road.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to small streets or lanes.
- 2Both can be used as shortcuts.
- 3Both can be hidden or secret paths.
- 4Both are often located in the city center.
- 5Both may have limited vehicle access.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Alleyway is more commonly used in American English, while backstreet is more common in British English.
- 2Purpose: Alleyway is often used for pedestrian traffic, while backstreet may be used for both pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
- 3Size: Alleyway is typically narrower than backstreet.
- 4Visibility: Alleyway may be more visible from the main road than backstreet.
- 5Connotation: Alleyway may have a negative connotation, associated with crime or danger, while backstreet may have a neutral or positive connotation, associated with hidden gems or shortcuts.
Remember this!
Alleyway and backstreet are synonyms that refer to small streets or lanes, often located in the city center and used as shortcuts or hidden paths. While they share many similarities, such as limited vehicle access and being hidden or secret paths, they differ in usage, size, visibility, and connotation.
