Definitions

way

[wey] / weɪ /

NOUN

method, technique

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action approach course fashion form idea manner means measure move plan practice procedure process step style system use

STRONG

contrivance custom design expedient groove habit habitude instrument kick mode outline plot policy scheme shot stroke tack usage wont

WEAK

course of action modus

NOUN

direction, route

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alternative approach course line path progress road trend

STRONG

access admission admittance advance artery avenue bearing boulevard byway channel distance door entrance entry extent gate gateway headway highway ingress journey lane length march movement opening orbit passage pathway progression ride room row space street stretch tendency thoroughfare track trail walk

WEAK

elbowroom entrée forward motion stone's throw thataway

NOUN

characteristic, habit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect behavior circumstance condition detail fashion form manner nature particular practice respect sense situation state style thing tone use

STRONG

conduct consuetude custom feature fettle gait groove guise hook idiosyncrasy kick personality point praxis shape shot status trait trick usage wont

Example Sentences

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California’s process of counting votes, by the way, is just fine.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Celtic have got in their own way in the transfer market.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Primarily, “it’s a great way for us to acquire customers,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The market’s expectations for capital spending among so-called hyperscalers in 2027 are way too conservative.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s really the only way I can stop thinking about Wes and his family.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold