What does “way” mean?
- 1
nouna method or manner of doing something
This is the best way to learn.
- 2
nouna route or direction to a place
Can you tell me the way to the station?
- 3
nouna distance
The beach is a long way from here.
Way at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /weɪ/ · WAY
How to use “way” correctly
“On the way” means during the trip; “in the way” means blocking someone: “Your bag is in the way.”
Common phrases with “way”
- by the way
- on the way
- no way
- in a way
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