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way

Pronunciation: [/weɪ/]

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way: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use way in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “direction”

(noun) a path or route to travel from one place to another. It's like the road or trail you take to get somewhere.

Example

She found a quicker way to drive to work.

Example

We got lost on the way to the store.

Example

What's the fastest way to get to the park?

Context: “method”

(noun) a method or manner of doing something. It's how you choose to do a task or activity.

Example

There's no right or wrong way to paint a picture.

Example

That's not the best way to solve the puzzle.

Example

What's the best way to bake cookies?

Context: “extent”

(noun) the distance or time between two points or events. It's like measuring how far or long something is.

Example

The store is a long way from here.

Example

The school is not far, it's only a short way down the street.

Example

How far away is the beach from your house?

Context: “means”

(noun) a method or resource used to accomplish something. It's like a tool or way to make something happen.

Example

One way to learn a new language is to practice every day.

Example

There's no way you can finish all that homework in one night.

Example

Is there a way to fix a broken toy?

How to pronounce way

Pronunciation: [/weɪ/]

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