Mnemon Member Joined Sep 22, 2021 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Iran Jan 7, 2022 #1 Hi. Do you distinguish between an alley and an alleyway?
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 7, 2022 #2 No. "Alley" is usually used. The only example of "alleyway" I can think of is in a song lyric. Makes it rhyme.
No. "Alley" is usually used. The only example of "alleyway" I can think of is in a song lyric. Makes it rhyme.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jan 7, 2022 #3 I don't really see a difference but apparently some people do. See HERE.