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headway

[hed-wey]

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noun

forward movement; progress in a forward direction.
The ship's headway was slowed by the storm.
progress in general.
headway in a career.
rate of progress.
a slight headway against concerted opposition.
the time interval or distance between two vehicles, as automobiles, ships, or railroad or subway cars, traveling in the same direction over the same route.

headway

[hed-wey]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

headroom.

headway

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noun

motion in a forward direction
the vessel made no headway
progress or rate of progress
he made no headway with the problem
another name for headroom
the distance or time between consecutive trains, buses, etc, on the same route

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Word History and Origins

Origin of headway¹

First recorded in 1700–10; (a)head + way ¹

Origin of headway²

First recorded in 1700–10; head + way ¹

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

make headway, to proceed forward; advance; progress.

see make headway.

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Example Sentences

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But we hustled, I took control and said I’m going to start making headway to make things for me.

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On both issues, Tusk has made little headway.

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This country is still leading the world when it comes to the production of electric vehicles and solar panels, and it is making significant headway in artificial intelligence technology.

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The parties made headway on noneconomic proposals, including attendance policies, dress code, “just cause” protections and health and safety measures, the union said.

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Despite the evidence contrary to Rowling’s narrative, she’s made a frightening amount of headway in the last five years.

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