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42 Definitions of: way
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- noun, a manner, method, or means
- noun, a route or direction
- noun, a) a means or line of passage, such as a path or track b) (in combination)
- noun, space or room for movement or activity (esp in the phrases make way, in the way, out of the way)
- noun, distance, usually distance in general
- noun, a passage or journey
- noun, characteristic style or manner
- noun, habits; idiosyncrasies
- noun, an aspect of something; particular
- noun, a) a street in or leading out of a town b) (capital when part of a street name)
- noun, something that one wants in a determined manner (esp in the phrases get or have one's (own) way)
- noun, the experience or sphere in which one comes into contact with things (esp in the phrase come one's way)
- noun, a state or condition, usually financial or concerning health (esp in the phrases in a good (or bad) way)
- noun, the area or direction of one's home
- noun, movement of a ship or other vessel
- noun, a right of way in law
- noun, a guide along which something can be moved, such as the surface of a lathe along which the tailstock slides
- noun, the wooden or metal tracks down which a ship slides to be launched
- noun, a course of life including experiences, conduct, etc
- noun, calling or trade
- noun, by the way in passing or incidentally
- noun, by way of a) via b) serving as c) in the state or condition of
- noun, each way (of a bet) laid on a horse, dog, etc, to win or gain a place
- noun, give way a) to collapse or break down b) to withdraw or yield
- noun, give way to a) to step aside for or stop for b) to give full rein to (emotions, etc)
- noun, go out of one's way to take considerable trouble or inconvenience oneself
- noun, have a way with to have such a manner or skill as to handle successfully
- noun, have it both ways to enjoy two things that would normally contradict each other or be mutually exclusive
- noun, in a way in some respects
- noun, in no way not at all
- noun, lead the way a) to go first b) to set an example or precedent
- noun, make one's way a) to proceed or advance b) to achieve success in life
- noun, no way that is impossible
- noun, on the way out a) becoming unfashionable, obsolete, etc b) dying
- noun, out of the way a) removed or dealt with so as to be no longer a hindrance b) remote c) unusual and sometimes improper
- noun, pay one's way. See pay
- noun, see one's way (clear) to find it possible and be willing (to do something)
- noun, the way so that
- noun, under way having started moving or making progress
- adverb, a) at a considerable distance or extent b) very far
- adverb, by far; considerably
- adverb, slang truly; genuinely
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| Synonyms: | ambition, fashion, respect, style, idiosyncrasy, system, journey, give way fall, ways and means resource, personality | And more... |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of way