Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*reydʰ-
2 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *reydʰ-, most common first.
- roadA way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
- readyPrepared for immediate action or use.