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subway Synonyms
Another word for subway
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• noun (Context 1)
An underground electric railroad system in a city, or a single train operating on such a system.
Usage Example
"She took the metro to get across Manhattan during the morning rush hour."
Strongest
metro
underground
Strong
tube
• noun (Context 2)
A pedestrian tunnel or underpass beneath a busy road or railway line.
Usage Example
"To safely cross the dual carriageway, pedestrians are advised to use the underpass."
Strongest
underpass
Strong
tunnel
Opposites of subway
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of subway varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
overpass
bridge
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Subway. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/subway