ways

word · lemma: way

/ˈweɪz/
wayz
/wˈeɪz/
wayz

Definition

Plural of "way." It can mean methods of doing something, directions or routes, or the position and movement of things in space.

Usage & Nuances

Very common and flexible. In "ways to...," it usually means methods; in "go different ways" or "look both ways," it refers to direction or movement. Common phrases include "a long way," "by the way," and "in many ways."

Example Sentences

Our houses are a few streets apart, but we go the same ways to school.

basic

There are many ways to learn English.

basic

Look both ways before you cross the street.

basic

We need to find better ways to save money this year.

natural

Funny how life pulls people in different ways.

natural

In a lot of ways, she's just like her mother.

natural