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one-way

Pronunciation: [ˈwʌnˈweɪ]

Word

Learn how to use one-way in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “travel”

(adjective) when something is only for going in one direction. This usually means you can't turn back. For example, a one-way ticket means you can't come back to where you started.

Example

I bought a one-way ticket to New York because I want to explore the city without returning right away.

Example

I wanted to buy a round-trip ticket, not a one-way, since I plan to come back home.

Example

Did you get a one-way ticket or a round-trip ticket for your vacation?

Context: “travel”

(noun) a type of ticket that allows you to travel to a destination but does not include a return trip. You only go in one direction.

Example

The travel agent gave me a good deal on a one-way to California.

Example

A one-way is not what I need; I want to return home after my trip.

Example

How much does a one-way ticket cost compared to a round-trip ticket?

Context: “transportation”

(noun) a street or road that allows traffic to flow in only one direction. This means cars can only go one way on that road.

Example

The street was marked as one-way, so we drove in the direction of the signs.

Example

Going the wrong way on a one-way street can lead to accidents.

Example

Is this road a one-way street?

How to pronounce one-way

Pronunciation: [ˈwʌnˈweɪ]

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Sets with this word

Lessons with this word

  • Level A2

    Arrival

    Land, pass immigration and customs and leave the airport: English words for arrivals, baggage claim, lost luggage, shuttles and taxis, with audio.

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  • Level A2

    Before your trip

    Book a flight and get ready for the airport: English words for tickets, fares, passports and visas, with audio and examples.

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