Definitions
- Referring to a public road in a city or town with buildings on both sides. - Talking about a residential road with houses or apartments. - Describing a paved path for pedestrians and vehicles.
- Referring to a wide road with trees or greenery on both sides. - Talking about a major thoroughfare in a city or town. - Describing a grand or prestigious street with high-end shops or buildings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to public roads.
- 2Both can be found in cities and towns.
- 3Both can have buildings or trees on either side.
- 4Both can be used for transportation.
- 5Both can have sidewalks for pedestrians.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Avenue is typically wider than street.
- 2Location: Avenue is often located in the center of a city or town, while street can be found in residential areas.
- 3Purpose: Avenue is often used for major traffic flow, while street can be used for local traffic.
- 4Connotation: Avenue has a more grand and prestigious connotation, while street can be associated with a more casual or everyday atmosphere.
- 5Numbering: Avenue is often numbered in ascending order, while street can be numbered in ascending or descending order.
Remember this!
Street and avenue are both public roads that can be found in cities and towns. However, avenue is typically wider and located in the center of a city, while street can be found in residential areas. Avenue is often used for major traffic flow and has a grander connotation, while street can be associated with a more casual atmosphere and local traffic.
