Way

Quick meaning: Way is a noun meaning (heading) To do with a place or places.

Meaning

(heading) To do with a place or places.

More Meanings

1. A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.
2. A state or condition
3. (heading) Personal interaction.
4. (nautical, uncountable) Speed, progress, momentum.
5. A degree, an amount, a sense.
6. (Germanic paganism) A tradition within the modern pagan faith of Heathenry, dedication to a specific deity or craft, Way of wyrd, Way of runes, Way of Thor etc.
7. (US, As the head of an interjectory clause, followed by an infinitive starting with “to”) Acknowledges that a task has been done well, chiefly in expressions of sarcastic congratulation.

Example Sentences

When I returned home, I found my house and belongings in a most terrible way.

You're going about it the wrong way. He's known for his quirky ways. I don't like the way she looks at me.

Immediately afterwards, a quick and eager short dark man came into the room with so much way upon him that he was within a foot of Clennam before he could stop.

To walk the Way of the Runes, you must experience the runes as they manifest both in the part of Midgard that lies outside yourself and the worlds within. (Diana Paxson)

Word Forms

• ways
• waye
• waying
• wayed

Synonyms for way

Depending on context, synonyms include far, much, loads, so, very, web.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include path, room, style, agency, direction, manner.

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