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WAY

(noun, adverb, verb, interj.)
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There are 15 meanings of the word Way.

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Way - as a noun

How something is done or how it happens

Example: "Her dignified manner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fashion13manner8mode7style8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
property15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

Example: "A means of control"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agency12means7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
effectuation20implementation20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A line leading to a place or point

Example: "He looked the other direction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
direction12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
itinerary12path9route5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The condition of things generally

Example: "That's the way it is"

A course of conduct

Example: "The path of virtue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
path9way of life
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
course8course of action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another

Example: "He said he was looking for the way out"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
artefact13artifact13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A journey or passage

Example: "They are on the way"

The property of distance in general

Example: "It's a long way to moscow"

Doing as one pleases or chooses

Example: "If i had my way"

A general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'

Example: "They didn't have much in the way of clothing"

A portion of something divided into shares

Example: "They split the loot three ways"

Way - as an adverb

To a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the united states)

Example: "Way over budget"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
right smart

Way - as a verb

To travel.

Way - as an interjection

(only in reply to no way) yes; it is true; it is possible

Example Sentences

"She found a faster way to solve the math problem."
"He walked down the narrow way between the buildings."
"The car blocked our way and we had to take a detour."
"We must find a way to reduce our expenses."
"He was known for his generous way of giving."
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Word Game Points

Is WAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, way is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is WAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, way is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is WAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, way is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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