way
word
/ˈweɪ/
WAY
/wˈeɪ/
WAY
Definition
A method, style, or manner of doing something; also a road or path for traveling from one place to another.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in many phrases like 'in a way', 'no way', 'on the way'. Can refer to physical routes or abstract methods. Often confused with similar words like 'path' which is usually smaller or narrower. Informal uses include 'way ahead' meaning far in front or leading.
Spanish: camino - manera - formaPortuguese (BR): caminho - maneira - modoPortuguese (PT): caminho - maneira - modoChinese (Simplified): 方法 - 道路Chinese (Traditional): 方法 - 道路Hindi: तरीका - रास्ताArabic: طريقة - طريقBengali: পথ - উপায়Russian: способ - путьJapanese: 方法 - 道Vietnamese: cách - con đườngKorean: 방법 - 길Turkish: yöntem - yolUrdu: راستہ - طریقہIndonesian: cara - jalan
Example Sentences
She found a new way to solve the problem.
basic
The shortest way to the park is through the forest.
basic
He’s really paving the way for future generations.
natural
I like the way you think about these things.
natural
He showed me the way to make the cake.
basic
There’s no way I’m going to miss your party!
natural