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interstate

[ˈɪntəsteɪt]

interstate Definition

  • 1existing or carried on between states, especially in the US
  • 2a highway connecting two or more states

Using interstate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interstate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company operates on an interstate level.

  • Example

    We took the interstate to get to our destination.

  • Example

    The construction of the new interstate has been delayed.

  • Example

    The interstate system was created to facilitate transportation across the country.

interstate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for interstate

Phrases with interstate

  • a former independent agency of the US government that regulated and supervised the economics and services of specified carriers engaged in transportation between states

    Example

    The Interstate Commerce Commission was abolished in 1995.

  • a network of highways connecting major cities across the United States

    Example

    The Interstate Highway System was authorized by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956.

  • an agreement between two or more states of the United States that is approved by Congress

    Example

    The Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children establishes procedures for the placement of children across state lines.

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Summary: interstate in Brief

The term 'interstate' [ˈɪntəsteɪt] refers to activities or entities that exist or occur between states, particularly in the US. It can describe a highway system that connects multiple states, such as 'We took the interstate to get to our destination.' The phrase 'Interstate Commerce Commission' refers to a former US government agency that regulated transportation between states.

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