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Definition way in British English

way noun

[countable] noun
/weɪ/

▪ best, cheapest, easiest, quickest, safest, simplest, surest

Other words meaning way

method a way of doing something that involves following a detailed plan: He has his own method of making coffee.

means a way that makes it possible to do something: Unfortunately, we have no means of storing the information.

system a way of doing something that involves following an organized set of rules: They’ve been using the American spelling system for many years now.

procedure a way of doing something that involves doing specific activities in a particular order: He asked whether the interrogation was normal police procedure.

technique a way of doing something that involves using particular skills: I’ll show you the technique for opening this lock.

strategy a way of achieving an aim that involves detailed planning: a strategy to reduce the deficit

1

a method for doing something

Example

There are so many delicious ways you can prepare chicken.

Example

Is there any way of contacting you while you're in Africa?

Example

The students are learning new ways to communicate in writing.

Synonyms and related words
modality method the system
1.1

the manner or style in which something happens or is done

Example

I love to watch the way she plays with the children.

Example

That's no way to talk to your mother.

Synonyms and related words
modality method the system
1.2

someone's individual manner of behaving or speaking

Example

Have you noticed her irritating way of interrupting when you talk?

Example

Greg has really changed his ways since he went to prison.

Example

In his own way he really is trying to help.

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default setting behaviour instinct
1.3

what someone wants to do or how they want to behave

Example

The government are unlikely to get their way on this issue.

Example

His parents must realize that he will soon go his own way.

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purpose role goal
2

a particular aspect of something, or a particular attitude towards something

Example

It's not right, whichever way you think about it.

Example

The evening was a great success, in more ways than one.

Example

In a way, I agree with you.

Synonyms and related words
feature quality factor
2.1

if you share or divide something several ways, you give parts of it to several people

Example

Let's split the money three ways.

Synonyms and related words
moiety share proportion
3

the particular road, path, or track that you use to go from one place to another

Example

I don't think this is the right way.

Example

Is this the way to the Eiffel Tower?

Example

Could you please show me the way to the temple?

Example

Does Tim know the way to your house from here?

Example

The tourists lost their way and had to ask for directions.

Example

There's a petrol station just across the way.

Synonyms and related words
aboard afloat aisle seat
3.1

the direction in which something is standing or moving

Example

The bathroom is this way.

Example

Rachel just looked the other way.

Example

Look both ways before crossing the road.

Example

The car was going the wrong way.

Synonyms and related words
direction detour path geo- position direction
3.2

the journey or distance from one place to another

Example

There was still a little way to go.

Example

You came all this way just to see me?

Example

The children were arguing all the way home.

Synonyms and related words
climb depth the depths of something
3.3

a period of time

Example

A decision would still be a long way in the future.

3.4

used in the name of streets

Example

on the corner of Garden Street and Admiral Way

Synonyms and related words
Ave Avenue backstreet
4

a method of going into or out of a place

Example

Tell them to leave by the back way.

Synonyms and related words
access arch archway
Example

The crowd forced their way into the building.

Example

I won't stand in your way if you're really determined.

Synonyms and related words
modality method the system
5

the area or position in which a place is

Example

They live out Cambridge way.

Synonyms and related words
place location setting
5.1

the space or area that a person is using at a particular time

Example

You'll get in the way if you stay in the kitchen.

Example

Can I move the books? They're in my way.

Synonyms and related words
accommodation air pocket break
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situation circumstance conditions
7

in every way; in every aspect

Example

He and his team are pros all the way.

8

to a great degree; in many aspects

Example

His kids have benefited from being raised in a wealthy family, but it's surprising how unspoiled they are in many ways.

9

the best option or solution

Example

Green jobs and green transport are the best way forward.

10

you have to choose between two things but you cannot have or do them both

Example

If you want fancy service pay through your nose and go business class, if you fly economy then don't complain. You can't have it both ways.

11

to persuade others to let you do what you want

Example

When he was a child, he always got his own way.

Definition way in British English

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