Road vs. Rode
This time, we're gonna discuss the differences and similarities between these two homophones. Well, ready to expand your knowledge?
What Is Their Main Difference?
They are homophones. However, 'road' is a noun and it refers to a path on which vehicles move, while, 'rode' is the simple past tense and the past participle of the verb 'ride'.
Differences
'Rode' is the simple past tense and the past participle of the verb 'ride', whereas, 'road' is a noun and it is the path on which vehicles move. Look at the examples below:
I remember how he
So, should I take the
Similarities
They only have similar pronunciations.
Are they Interchangeable?
Despite their identical pronunciations, they cannot be used instead of one another. 'Road' is a noun, while, 'rode' is a verb. Compare:
✓ Walk straight along the
X Walk straight along the
As you can see, this one is grammatically wrong.