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ways

1

[ weyz ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)


-ways

2
  1. a suffix appearing in native English adverbs:

    always; sideways.

-ways

suffix forming adverbs

  1. indicating direction or manner

    sideways

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ways1

Middle English weyes, Old English weges, genitive singular of weg way 1

Origin of ways2

Middle English; way 1, -s 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ways1

Old English weges, literally: of the way, from weg way
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Example Sentences

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The leader of the sovereigntist party, which only runs candidates in Quebec, did urge Carney to avoid pressing the province on certain issues, noting that collaboration goes both ways.

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Axios reports that Trump's advisers are preparing for a potential third impeachment of the president and strategizing ways to pass key agenda items before a congressional trial gums up the works.

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The show challenges you in ways you don’t expect, and it teaches you to adapt and push through whatever comes your way.

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It felt in some ways as though Dylan wanted to reward the audience’s attendance and attention with performances that were easier to comprehend — at least melodically — than previous outings may have been.

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Upton Lane remains closed both ways between Kitchener Road and Chaucer Road.

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