Way: meaning, definitions and examples

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way

 

[ weɪ ]

Context #1 | Noun

find

A method, style, or manner of doing something.

Synonyms

approach, means, method

Examples of usage

  • There must be a better way to solve this problem.
  • She always finds a way to make me smile.
Context #2 | Noun

direction

A road, track, path, or street for traveling along.

Synonyms

path, road, route

Examples of usage

  • We followed the way to the top of the mountain.
  • The highway is the fastest way to get there.
Context #3 | Noun

distance

A route or direction taken in traveling.

Synonyms

distance, journey, trip

Examples of usage

  • It's a long way to the nearest town.
  • We still have a ways to go before we reach our destination.
Context #4 | Noun

aspect

A particular aspect of something; a respect or detail.

Synonyms

aspect, perspective, view

Examples of usage

  • Let's look at this issue in a different way.
  • She appreciates the artistic way of painting.
Context #5 | Noun

means

A process or method for achieving something.

Synonyms

approach, method, strategy

Examples of usage

  • Education is the way to a better future.
  • Hard work is the only way to success.

Translations

Translations of the word "way" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminho

🇮🇳 रास्ता

🇩🇪 Weg

🇮🇩 jalan

🇺🇦 шлях

🇵🇱 droga

🇯🇵 道 (みち)

🇫🇷 chemin

🇪🇸 camino

🇹🇷 yol

🇰🇷 길 (gil)

🇸🇦 طريق

🇨🇿 cesta

🇸🇰 cesta

🇨🇳 路 (lù)

🇸🇮 pot

🇮🇸 vegur

🇰🇿 жол

🇬🇪 გზა

🇦🇿 yol

🇲🇽 camino

Etymology

The word 'way' originated from Old English 'weg' meaning 'road, path, or route'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to a method or manner of doing something, a route for traveling, a distance to be covered, an aspect or perspective, and a means of achieving a goal.

See also: anyway, byway, multiway, wayfarer, wayfinding, waylay, waypoints, wayward.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #83, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.