English to English

way
(w/eI/ )

noun (n)

  • how something is done or how it happens(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    A lonely way of life.
    Synonym:
    fashion, manner, mode, style
    source: wordnet30
  • how a result is obtained or an end is achieved(noun.act)
    Example:
    The true way to success.
    Synonym:
    agency, means
    source: wordnet30
  • a line leading to a place or point(noun.location)
    Example:
    Didn't know the way home.
    Synonym:
    direction
    source: wordnet30
  • the condition of things generally(noun.state)
    Example:
    That's the way it is.
    I felt the same way.
    source: wordnet30
  • a course of conduct(noun.act)
    Example:
    We went our separate ways.
    Synonym:
    path, way of life
    source: wordnet30
  • any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He said he was looking for the way out.
    source: wordnet30
  • a journey or passage(noun.act)
    Example:
    They are on the way.
    source: wordnet30
  • space for movement(noun.quantity)
    Example:
    Make way for.
    Synonym:
    elbow room, room
    source: wordnet30
  • the property of distance in general(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    It's a long way to Moscow.
    He went a long ways.
    source: wordnet30
  • doing as one pleases or chooses(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    If I had my way.
    source: wordnet30
  • a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    They didn't have much in the way of clothing.
    source: wordnet30
  • a portion of something divided into shares(noun.possession)
    Example:
    They split the loot three ways.
    source: wordnet30
  • That by, upon, or along, which one passes or processes; opportunity or room to pass; place of passing; passage; road, street, track, or path of any kind; as, they built a way to the mine.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)(adv.all)
    Example:
    Way over budget.
    Way off base.
    Synonym:
    right smart
    source: wordnet30
  • Away.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • To go or travel to; to go in, as a way or path.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To move; to progress; to go.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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