Whats the differences between road, street, avenue, way, boulevard, etc, when it comes to street names

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Im curious as to the differences between them, if there are any? Do they mean anything? Some clarity would be appreciated

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– **Road (Rd.)**: This is the most basic term and can refer to any thoroughfare that connects two points.
– **Street (St.)**: Typically a public way with buildings on both sides, streets often run perpendicular to avenues.
– **Avenue (Ave.)**: Avenues are also public ways with buildings or trees on either side and usually run perpendicular to streets. They may also have medians.
– **Boulevard (Blvd.)**: A boulevard is a wide city street with trees and vegetation on both sides, often with a median in the middle.
– **Way (Way)**: This term refers to a small side street off a road.

These definitions can vary and are not always strictly adhered to, as urban planners and developers may choose names based on what they think sounds nice or fits the character of an area.

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