Definitions

ways

[weyz] / weɪz /

ADJECTIVE

distant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

far far-flung far-off inaccessible isolated obscure remote removed secluded

WEAK

a piece abroad abstracted apart arm's length asunder away backwoods beyond range far back farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance in the sticks indirect middle of nowhere not home out of earshot out of range out of reach out-of-the-way outlying retired secret separate sequestered telescopic unapproachable wide of yonder

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approachable mingling public

WEAK

adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm

ADJECTIVE

far

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep distant long

STRONG

bit miles piece remote

WEAK

afar end of rainbow far piece far-flung far-off far-removed faraway good ways middle of nowhere out-of-the-way outlying removed stone's throw

NOUN

behavior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act action attitude conduct demeanor management nature performance practice presence role style

STRONG

address air bag bearing carriage code comportment convention course dealings decency decorum deed delivery deportment ethics etiquette expression form front guise habits mien mode morals observance propriety ritual routine savoir-faire seemliness speech tact talk taste tone way

WEAK

social graces tenue way of life what's done

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation idleness inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage

STRONG

bad manners carelessness immorality impropriety indecency listening quiet silence thoughtlessness

NOUN

conduct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attitude manner stance

STRONG

address bearing carriage comportment demeanor deportment manners mien posture

WEAK

tenue

NOUN

ways and means

Synonyms

WEAK

means methods and means methods and resources wherewithal

Example Sentences

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The strikes marked a “threshold-crossing event” for Gulf air forces, moving from using them in defensive to offensive ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Part of the problem is that the broader market rally is still being led by the easiest and most liquid ways to gain exposure in a momentum- and technically driven market, Hackett noted.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

John Dickerson: What we’ve been discussing somewhat, is the ways in which people become illiberal, even though they think they’re champions of liberalism.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

But it can cut both ways -- and Xi is now due to visit the White House in September.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In many ways he was still very primitive, but he liked people a great deal and would lean against your leg to be petted.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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