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Traffic

usgb/ˈtræfɪk/Volume
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Not Always Cars

Traffic can refer to the movement of people or animals, not just vehicles.

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The foot traffic in the mall is higher on weekends.
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Context Matters

Traffic's meaning changes with context; rush hour refers specifically to busy transportation times.

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Morning rush hour traffic causes delays.
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Describing Density

Use adjectives like heavy, light, or gridlocked to describe the volume and movement of traffic.

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The traffic was gridlocked for hours.
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