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Collocation

heavy traffic

adjective + uncountable noun adjective + uncountable noun

Definition

a large number of vehicles on the road, causing slow movement or congestion

'heavy traffic' is a common English collocation. a large number of vehicles on the road, causing slow movement or congestion

Visual cue for heavy traffic

heavy + traffic

“We got stuck in heavy traffic on the way to the airport.”

Examples

  • There was _____ traffic this morning, so I arrived late.
  • Allow extra time—it's _____ traffic near the stadium tonight.
  • We missed the beginning of the movie because of _____ traffic downtown.
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  • The navigation app warned us about _____ traffic on the main bridge.
  • During the holiday weekend, expect _____ traffic on all major roads.
  • The accident caused _____ traffic for miles in both directions.
  • Commuters faced _____ traffic after the tunnel was partially closed for repairs.
  • We left early to avoid _____ traffic, but the roads were already packed.
  • The radio reported _____ traffic on the ring road due to roadworks.