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He promised to make an effort but he was soon back to his old ways.Your love chart is packed with surprises just the way you like it.The way you make people feel good about themselves wins support for your home plans.The bad news is that they could go all the way back down again.Perhaps this is one way to add years to our life and life to our years.There is no better way to make something unspeakable than not to name it.They always look a little bit saucy and a long way away from school uniform tights.Things have not gone her way this season but there have been excuses.Your thoughts go deep and you find a way to talk and listen that really encourages others.An alternative way of transferring money from one generation to another is to make what are called regular gifts from income.This is just the way it is here.The establishment has to give way to youth.This is a surefire way to save money on fuel.It was important to get to back to winning ways today.There was only one way to find out what these differences meant in practice.Protestants had already established school systems and colleges in this way.So this is our way of giving something back.We are a long way away from that.The sense that they could go either way is increasingly unavoidable.You have to find a way of turning them around and awaiting your opportunity.In no way is this film disrespectful.Some one was hurriedly forcing his way through this group and coming toward him.The way the different areas link together.Was there a way to make tourist accommodation unique yet universally available?You can talk about money in a calm and factual way that ensures people listen.We still have a long way to go.Though by far the best way of getting from end to end is to walk.This represents a change in the way we think about cancer.There are double standards in the way footballers and other sportsmen are perceived and portrayed.You may be surprised that guys with lower averages are some way above those with more impressive figures.As it makes its way across the city, passengers can be seen furiously pedalling on exercise bikes.I thought writing might be a good way to deal with it all.

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way

British English: way /weɪ/ NOUN
manner A way of doing something is how you do it.
This is the way to throw the ball.
  • American English: way
  • Arabic: سَبِيل
  • Brazilian Portuguese: maneira
  • Chinese: 方法
  • Croatian: način
  • Czech: způsob
  • Danish: vej
  • Dutch: manier
  • European Spanish: camino
  • Finnish: tapa tyyli, keino
  • French: façon
  • German: Weg
  • Greek: τρόπος
  • Italian: strada
  • Japanese: 方法
  • Korean: 방법
  • Norwegian: måte
  • Polish: droga
  • European Portuguese: maneira
  • Romanian: mod
  • Russian: путь
  • Latin American Spanish: camino
  • Swedish: väg
  • Thai: วิธีหรือแนวทาง
  • Turkish: yol
  • Ukrainian: спосіб
  • Vietnamese: cách thức
British English: way /weɪ/ NOUN
route The way to a place is how you get there.
We're going the wrong way!
  • American English: way
  • Arabic: اِتِّـجَاه
  • Brazilian Portuguese: caminho
  • Chinese:
  • Croatian: put
  • Czech: cestatrasa
  • Danish: vej
  • Dutch: richting
  • European Spanish: camino
  • Finnish: suunta
  • French: cheminitinéraire
  • German: Weg
  • Greek: κατεύθυνση
  • Italian: sbagliato
  • Japanese:
  • Korean:
  • Norwegian: vei
  • Polish: droga
  • European Portuguese: caminho
  • Romanian: cale
  • Russian: путь
  • Latin American Spanish: camino
  • Swedish: väg
  • Thai: ทาง
  • Turkish: yol
  • Ukrainian: шлях
  • Vietnamese: đường đi

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Chinese translation of 'way'

way

(weɪ)

n

  1. (c) (= route) (lù) (条(條), tiáo)
    ⇒ A man asked me the way to St Paul's. 有一个人问我去圣保罗教堂的路怎么走。 (Yǒu yī gè rén wèn wǒ qù Shèngbǎoluó jiàotáng de lù zěnme zǒu.)
  2. (c) (= path, access) 路线(線) (lùxiàn)
    ⇒ This is the way in. 这是进来的路线。 (Zhè shì jìnlái de lùxiàn.)
  3. (s) (= distance) 距离(離) (jùlí)
    ⇒ We've a fair way to go yet. 我们还颇有一段距离要走。 (Wǒmen hái pō yǒu yī duàn jùlí yào zǒu.)
  4. (c) (= direction) 方向 (fāngxiàng) (个(個), )
    ⇒ Which way did she go? 她朝哪个方向去了? (Tā cháo nǎge fāngxiàng qù le?)
  5. (c) (= manner) 方式 (fāngshì) (种(種), zhǒng)
    ⇒ Do you like the way he dealt with the problem? 你喜欢他处理这个问题的方式吗? (Nǐ xǐhuan tā chǔlǐ zhège wèntí de fāngshì ma?)
    ⇒ She smiled in a friendly way. 她友好地笑了笑。 (Tā yǒuhǎo de xiào le xiào.)
  6. (c) (= method) 方法 (fāngfǎ) (个(個), )
    ⇒ different ways of cooking fish 不同的烹调鱼的方法 (bùtóng de pēngtiáo yú de fāngfǎ)

adv

  1. (= far, a lot) 远(遠)远(遠)地 (yuǎnyuǎn de)
    ⇒ He was way behind. 他远远落在了后面。 (Tā yuǎnyuǎn là zài le hòumiàn.)
    ⇒ We'll have to decide way in advance. 我们得早早地提前作决定。 (Wǒmen děi zǎozǎo de tíqián zuò juédìng.)
"which way?" — "this way" "往哪边(邊)?" "这(這)边(邊)" ("wǎng nǎbiān?" "zhèbiān")
on the way 在路上 (zài lùshang)
to be on one's way 在途中 (zài túzhōng)
to fight one's way through a crowd 费(費)劲(勁)地挤(擠)过(過)人群 (fèijìn de jǐguò rénqún)
to keep out of sb's way 别(別)去惹某人 (bié qù rě mǒurén)
it's a long way away 离(離)这(這)儿(兒)很远(遠) (lí zhèr hěn yuǎn)
all the way/most of the way/half the way 完全地/大部分地/一半地 (wánquán de/dà bùfen de/yībàn de)
to go out of one's way to do sth 不辞(辭)辛苦地做某事 (bù cí xīnkǔ de zuò mǒushì)
to be in the way 挡(擋)道的 (dǎngdào de)
out of the way (= finished) 解决(決)掉的 (jiějuédiào de) (= secluded) 偏远(遠)的 (piānyuǎn de)
to lose one's way 迷路 (mílù)
under way (activity, project etc) 在进(進)行中 (zài jìnxíng zhōng)
the way back 回去的路 (huíqù de lù)
to make way (for sb/sth) 让(讓)位(给(給)某人/某物) (ràngwèi (gěi mǒurén/mǒuwù))
to get one's (own) way, have one's (own) way 自主行事 (zìzhǔ xíngshì)
to give way (= break, collapse) 倒塌 (dǎotā) (= stop resisting) 屈服 (qūfú)
the right/wrong way up (Brit) 正面/反面朝上 (zhèngmiàn/fǎnmiàn cháo shàng)
the wrong way round (Brit) 刚(剛)好相反 (gānghǎo xiāngfǎn)
he's in a bad way (inf) 他健康状(狀)况(況)不佳 (tā jiànkāng zhuàngkuàng bù jiā)
you can't have it both ways 你不能两(兩)者兼得 (nǐ bùnéng liǎngzhě jiān dé)
to have a way of doing sth 善于(於)做某事 (shànyú zuò mǒushì)
in a way 在某种(種)程度上 (zài mǒu zhǒng chéngdù shang)
in some ways 在某些方面 (zài mǒu xiē fāngmiàn)
no way! (inf) 没(沒)门(門)! (méi mén!)
by the way ... 顺(順)便提一下 ... (shùnbiàn tí yīxià ... )
"way in" (Brit) "入口" ("rùkǒu")
"way out" (Brit) "出口" ("chūkǒu")
"give way" (Brit) "减(減)速让(讓)车(車)" ("jiǎnsù ràng chē")
way of life 生活方式 (shēnghuó fāngshì)
do it this way 这(這)么(麼)做 (zhème zuò)
I had no idea you felt that way (about it) 我不知道你(对(對)这(這)事)是那样(樣)想的 (wǒ bù zhīdào nǐ (duì zhè shì) shì nàyàng xiǎng de)

Derived Forms

ways n pl (= habits) 习(習)俗 (xísú)

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(noun) 
Definition
a manner, method, or means
Freezing is a great way to preserve most foods.
Synonyms
method
new teaching methods
means
system
the decimal system of metric weights and measures
process
The best way to find out is by a process of elimination.
approach
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
practice
scheme
a private pension scheme
technique
tests performed using a new technique
manner
plan
She met her creditors to propose a plan for making repayments.
procedure
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
mode
course of action
(noun) 
Definition
a characteristic style or manner
He had a strange way of talking.
Synonyms
manner
The manner in which young children are spoken to depends on who is present.
style
Our children's different learning styles created many problems.
fashion
We must go about this in an organized fashion.
mode
the capitalist mode of production
(noun) 
Definition
an aspect or detail of something
In some ways, we are better off than we were before.
Synonyms
aspect
Climate affects every aspect of our lives.
point
The most interesting point about the village is its religion.
sense
detail
I recall every detail of the party.
feature
The gardens are a special feature of this property.
particular
The nurses at the admission desk asked for her particulars.
regard
respect
He's simply wonderful in every respect.
characteristic
facet
The website documents every facet of the director's career.
(noun) 
Definition
habits or customs
You'll have to get used to my mother's odd little ways.
Synonyms
custom
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously.
manner
habit
He has an endearing habit of licking his lips.
idiosyncrasy
One of his idiosyncrasies was to wear orange gloves.
style
practice
a public inquiry into bank practices
nature
conduct
personality
characteristic
trait
Creativity is a human trait.
usage
a fruitful convergence with past usage and custom
wont
Keith woke early, as was his wont.
tikanga (New Zealand)
(noun) 
Definition
a route or direction
Can you tell me the way to the station?
Synonyms
route
the most direct route to the town centre
direction
We drove ten miles in the opposite direction.
course
For nearly four hours we maintained our course northwards.
road
on the road to recovery
path
The country is on the path to economic recovery.
(noun) 
He came round the back way.
Synonyms
access
a courtyard with a side access to the rear gardens
street
a small, quaint town with narrow streets
road
track
We set off once more, over a rough mountain track.
channel
We'll be lodging a complaint through the official channels.
route
path
We followed the path along the clifftops.
lane
a quiet country lane
trail
He was following a broad trail through the trees.
avenue
It is set in landscaped grounds at the end of a tree-lined avenue.
highway
pathway
thoroughfare
a busy thoroughfare
(noun) 
Definition
a journey
She said she'd pick me up on her way to work.
Synonyms
journey
My films try to describe a journey of discovery.
approach
The path serves as an approach to the boat house.
advance
progress
The road was too rough for further progress in the car.
passage
They elbowed a passage through the shoppers.
(noun) 
Definition
space or room for movement or activity
The ranks of soldiers parted and made way for her.
Synonyms
room
There wasn't enough room for all the gear.
opening
He squeezed through an opening in the fence.
space
The furniture proved impractical because it took up too much space.
elbowroom
(noun) 
Definition
distance
We've a long way to go yet.
Synonyms
distance
They measured the distance between the island and the shore.
length
It is about a metre in length.
stretch
It's a very dangerous stretch of road.
journey
trail
10 (noun) 
(informal) 
He's in a bad way, but he'll live.
Synonyms
condition
The government has to encourage people to better their condition.
state
You shouldn't be lifting heavy things in your state.
shape (informal)
He was still in better shape than many young men.
situation
We are in a difficult financial situation.
status
Please keep us informed of the status of this project.
circumstances
plight
the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts
predicament
The decision will leave her in a predicament.
fettle
You seem in fine fettle.
11 (noun) 
It's bad for a toddler to get its own way all the time.
Synonyms
will
He was forced to leave the country against his will.
demand
wish
The decision was made against the wishes of the party leader.
desire
I had a strong desire to help and care for people.
choice
aim
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
pleasure
Let me buy you a treat. What's your pleasure?
ambition
My ambition is to sail round the world.

idioms

See by the way
See get in the way of something
See give way
See give way to something

phrases

See on the way or on your way
See under way
See way of life
See ways and means

proverb

The longest way round is the shortest way home

Additional synonyms

in the sense of aim
Definition
intention or purpose
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
Synonyms
intention,
end,
point,
plan,
course,
mark,
goal,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
direction,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of ambition
Definition
something so desired
My ambition is to sail round the world.
Synonyms
goal,
end,
hope,
design,
dream,
target,
aim,
wish,
purpose,
desire,
intention,
objective,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of approach
Definition
a way of dealing with a matter
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
Synonyms
way,
means,
course,
style,
attitude,
method,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
modus operandi

Synonyms of 'way'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of approach
Definition
the way or means of reaching a place
The path serves as an approach to the boat house.
Synonyms
access,
way,
drive,
road,
passage,
entrance,
avenue,
passageway
in the sense of avenue
Definition
a wide street
It is set in landscaped grounds at the end of a tree-lined avenue.
Synonyms
street,
way,
course,
drive,
road,
pass,
approach,
channel,
access,
entry,
route,
path,
passage,
entrance,
alley,
pathway,
boulevard,
driveway,
thoroughfare
in the sense of channel
Definition
a means of access or communication
We'll be lodging a complaint through the official channels.
Synonyms
means,
way,
course,
approach,
medium,
route,
path,
avenue
in the sense of course
Definition
the path or channel along which a river moves
For nearly four hours we maintained our course northwards.
Synonyms
route,
way,
line,
road,
track,
channel,
direction,
path,
passage,
trail,
orbit,
tack,
trajectory
in the sense of desire
Definition
a wish or longing
I had a strong desire to help and care for people.
Synonyms
wish,
want,
longing,
need,
hope,
urge,
yen (informal),
hunger,
appetite,
aspiration,
ache,
craving,
yearning,
inclination,
thirst,
hankering
in the sense of detail
Definition
an item that is considered separately
I recall every detail of the party.
Synonyms
point,
fact,
feature,
particular,
respect,
factor,
count,
item,
instance,
element,
aspect,
specific,
component,
facet,
technicality
in the sense of direction
Definition
the course or line along which a person or thing moves, points, or lies
We drove ten miles in the opposite direction.
Synonyms
way,
course,
line,
road,
track,
bearing,
route,
path,
orientation
in the sense of facet
Definition
an aspect of something, such as a personality
The website documents every facet of the director's career.
Synonyms
aspect,
part,
face,
side,
phase,
angle
in the sense of fashion
Definition
the way that something happens or is done
We must go about this in an organized fashion.
Synonyms
method,
way,
style,
approach,
manner,
mode
in the sense of feature
Definition
a prominent or distinctive part of something
The gardens are a special feature of this property.
Synonyms
aspect,
quality,
characteristic,
attribute,
point,
mark,
property,
factor,
trait,
hallmark,
facet,
peculiarity

Additional synonyms

in the sense of fettle
You seem in fine fettle.
Synonyms
health,
form,
condition,
shape,
state
in the sense of habit
Definition
a tendency to act in a particular way
He has an endearing habit of licking his lips.
Synonyms
mannerism,
custom,
way,
practice,
manner,
characteristic,
tendency,
quirk,
propensity,
foible,
proclivity (formal)
in the sense of idiosyncrasy
Definition
a personal peculiarity of mind, habit, or behaviour
One of his idiosyncrasies was to wear orange gloves.
Synonyms
peculiarity,
habit,
characteristic,
foible,
quirk,
eccentricity,
oddity,
mannerism,
affectation,
trick,
singularity,
personal trait
in the sense of lane
Definition
a narrow road, esp. in the country
a quiet country lane
Synonyms
road,
street,
track,
path,
strip,
way,
passage,
trail,
pathway,
footpath,
passageway,
thoroughfare
in the sense of length
Definition
the extent or measurement of something from end to end
It is about a metre in length.
Synonyms
distance,
reach,
measure,
extent,
span,
longitude
in the sense of mode
Definition
a manner or way of doing, acting, or existing
the capitalist mode of production
Synonyms
method,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
state,
process,
condition,
style,
approach,
quality,
practice,
fashion,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
custom,
vein
in the sense of opening
Definition
a hole or gap
He squeezed through an opening in the fence.
Synonyms
hole,
break,
space,
tear,
split,
crack,
gap,
rent,
breach,
slot,
outlet,
vent,
puncture,
rupture,
aperture,
cleft,
chink,
fissure,
orifice,
perforation,
interstice
in the sense of particular
Definition
an item of information
The nurses at the admission desk asked for her particulars.
Synonyms
detail,
fact,
feature,
item,
circumstance,
specification
in the sense of passage
Definition
a channel or opening providing a way through
They elbowed a passage through the shoppers.
Synonyms
way,
route,
path,
course,
way through
in the sense of path
Definition
a course of conduct
The country is on the path to economic recovery.
Synonyms
course,
way,
road,
track,
route,
procedure

Additional synonyms

in the sense of path
Definition
a surfaced walk, such as through a garden
We followed the path along the clifftops.
Synonyms
way,
road,
walk,
track,
trail,
avenue,
pathway,
footpath,
walkway (US),
towpath,
footway,
berm (New Zealand)
in the sense of plan
Definition
a method thought out for doing or achieving something
She met her creditors to propose a plan for making repayments.
Synonyms
scheme,
system,
design,
idea,
programme,
project,
proposal,
strategy,
method,
suggestion,
procedure,
plot,
device,
scenario,
proposition,
contrivance
in the sense of pleasure
Definition
a person's preference
Let me buy you a treat. What's your pleasure?
Synonyms
wish,
choice,
desire,
will,
mind,
option,
preference,
inclination
in the sense of plight
Definition
a dangerous or difficult situation
the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts
Synonyms
difficulty,
condition,
state,
situation,
trouble,
circumstances,
dilemma,
straits,
predicament,
extremity,
perplexity
in the sense of point
Definition
a characteristic
The most interesting point about the village is its religion.
Synonyms
aspect,
detail,
feature,
side,
quality,
property,
particular,
respect,
item,
instance,
characteristic,
topic,
attribute,
trait,
facet,
peculiarity,
nicety
in the sense of practice
Definition
something done regularly or repeatedly
a public inquiry into bank practices
Synonyms
custom,
use,
way,
system,
rule,
method,
tradition,
habit,
routine,
mode,
usage,
wont,
praxis,
usual procedure,
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of predicament
Definition
an embarrassing or difficult situation
The decision will leave her in a predicament.
Synonyms
fix (informal),
state,
situation,
spot (informal),
corner,
hole (slang),
emergency,
mess,
jam (informal),
dilemma,
pinch,
plight,
scrape (informal),
hot water (informal),
pickle (informal),
how-do-you-do (informal),
quandary,
tight spot
in the sense of procedure
Definition
a way of doing something, esp. an established method
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
Synonyms
method,
policy,
process,
course,
system,
form,
action,
step,
performance,
operation,
practice,
scheme,
strategy,
conduct,
formula,
custom,
routine,
transaction,
plan of action,
modus operandi
in the sense of process
Definition
a series of actions or changes
The best way to find out is by a process of elimination.
Synonyms
procedure,
means,
course,
system,
action,
performance,
operation,
measure,
proceeding,
manner,
transaction,
mode,
course of action
in the sense of progress
Definition
movement forward or advance
The road was too rough for further progress in the car.
Synonyms
movement forward,
passage,
advancement,
progression,
course,
advance,
headway,
onward movement

Additional synonyms

in the sense of respect
Definition
a detail or characteristic
He's simply wonderful in every respect.
Synonyms
particular,
way,
point,
matter,
sense,
detail,
feature,
aspect,
characteristic,
facet
in the sense of road
Definition
a way or course
on the road to recovery
Synonyms
way,
course,
direction,
route,
path
in the sense of scheme
Definition
a systematic plan for a course of action
a private pension scheme
Synonyms
plan,
programme,
strategy,
system,
design,
project,
theory,
proposal,
device,
tactics,
course of action,
contrivance
in the sense of shape
Definition
condition or state of efficiency
He was still in better shape than many young men.
Synonyms
condition,
state,
health,
nick (British, informal),
repair,
trim,
kilter,
fettle
in the sense of situation
Definition
state of affairs
We are in a difficult financial situation.
Synonyms
position,
state,
case,
condition,
circumstances,
equation,
plight,
status quo,
state of affairs,
ball game (informal),
kettle of fish (informal)
in the sense of space
Definition
unoccupied area or room
The furniture proved impractical because it took up too much space.
Synonyms
room,
volume,
capacity,
extent,
margin,
extension,
scope,
play,
expanse,
leeway,
amplitude,
spaciousness,
elbowroom
in the sense of state
Definition
the condition or circumstances of a person or thing
You shouldn't be lifting heavy things in your state.
Synonyms
circumstances,
situation,
position,
case,
pass,
mode,
plight,
predicament
in the sense of status
Definition
the legal or official standing or classification of a person or country
Please keep us informed of the status of this project.
Synonyms
state of play,
development,
progress,
condition,
evolution,
progression
in the sense of street
Definition
a public road that is usually lined with buildings, esp. in a town
a small, quaint town with narrow streets
Synonyms
road,
lane,
avenue,
terrace,
row,
boulevard,
roadway,
thoroughfare
in the sense of stretch
Definition
a large or continuous expanse or distance
It's a very dangerous stretch of road.
Synonyms
expanse,
area,
tract,
spread,
distance,
sweep,
extent

Additional synonyms

in the sense of style
Definition
the way in which something is done
Our children's different learning styles created many problems.
Synonyms
manner,
way,
method,
approach,
technique,
custom,
mode
in the sense of system
Definition
a method or set of methods for doing or organizing something
the decimal system of metric weights and measures
Synonyms
method,
practice,
technique,
procedure,
routine,
theory,
usage,
methodology,
frame of reference,
modus operandi,
fixed order
in the sense of technique
Definition
a method or skill used for a particular task
tests performed using a new technique
Synonyms
method,
way,
system,
approach,
means,
course,
style,
fashion,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
MO,
modus operandi
in the sense of thoroughfare
Definition
a way through from one place to another
a busy thoroughfare
Synonyms
road,
way,
street,
highway,
roadway,
passageway,
avenue
in the sense of track
Definition
a rough road or path
We set off once more, over a rough mountain track.
Synonyms
path,
way,
road,
route,
trail,
pathway,
footpath
in the sense of trail
Definition
a rough path across open country or through a forest
He was following a broad trail through the trees.
Synonyms
path,
track,
route,
way,
course,
road,
pathway,
footpath,
beaten track,
singletrack
in the sense of trait
Definition
a characteristic feature or quality of a person or thing
Creativity is a human trait.
Synonyms
characteristic,
feature,
quality,
attribute,
quirk,
peculiarity,
mannerism,
idiosyncrasy,
lineament
in the sense of usage
a fruitful convergence with past usage and custom
Synonyms
practice,
method,
procedure,
form,
rule,
tradition,
habit,
regime,
custom,
routine,
convention,
mode,
matter of course,
wont
in the sense of wish
Definition
something desired or wished for
The decision was made against the wishes of the party leader.
Synonyms
request,
will,
want,
order,
demand,
desire,
command,
bidding,
behest (literary)
in the sense of wont
Definition
a usual practice
Keith woke early, as was his wont.
Synonyms
habit,
use,
way,
rule,
practice,
custom

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