American English pronunciation
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IPA transcription: ['weɪ]
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Noun
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how something is done or how it happens
“her dignified manner”
“his rapid manner of talking”
“their nomadic mode of existence”
“in the characteristic New York style”
“a lonely way of life”
“in an abrasive fashion”
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how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
“a means of control”
“an example is the best agency of instruction”
“the true way to success”
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a line leading to a place or point
“he looked the other direction”
“didn't know the way home”
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a course of conduct
“the path of virtue”
“we went our separate ways”
“our paths in life led us apart”
“genius usually follows a revolutionary path”
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the condition of things generally
“that's the way it is”
“I felt the same way”
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space for movement
“room to pass”
“make way for”
“hardly enough elbow room to turn around”
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any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
“he said he was looking for the way out”
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a journey or passage
“they are on the way”
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the property of distance in general
“it's a long way to Moscow”
“he went a long ways”
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doing as one pleases or chooses
“if I had my way”
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a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'
“they didn't have much in the way of clothing”
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a portion of something divided into shares
“they split the loot three ways”
Adverb
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to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)
“way over budget”
“way off base”
“the other side of the hill is right smart steeper than the side we are on”
Usage examples
- It is based at the Strathspey Railway.
- A girl always knows.
- Something deep beneath the earth shifted, sending vibrations strong enough to register on earthquake detection mechanisms hundreds of miles away.
- Soap can wash most dirt away.
- They formed heaps that are visible a mile and a half away.
- Roger, the backup team is on the way.
- Some went away while I was there, and other people came.
- "And you've told me nothing along the way," said the boy.
- He had been on his way to meet Lotan when he was arrested.
- I just know that the Tradition is always right.