Classification of Streets

So what does various street types means and how are they different?

1.


Major roads
Example:
Freeway
Highway
Motorway
2.


Small roads (often residential/suburban)
Example:
Alley
Lane
Grove
Place .
Mews
3.


Culs-de-sac
Example:
Close
Court
Place
4.


Named for their shape
Example:
Crescent
Square

5.


Named for geographical attributes
Example:
Causeway
Mount
6.


Named for their function
Example:
Esplanade
Parade
Plaza