way
UK: weɪ | US: weɪ
n. a method, style, or manner of doing something
n. a route or direction taken to reach a place
n. a means of entry or exit
n. a particular aspect or respect
n. (archaic) a journey or distance traveled
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The word "way" traces back to Old English weg, meaning "path, road, or course of travel." It shares Proto-Germanic roots with Dutch weg and German Weg, all derived from the Proto-Indo-European root weǵh-, meaning "to go or transport." Over time, "way" expanded from its literal sense of a physical path to abstract meanings like "method" or "manner," reflecting the conceptual link between movement and approach.
She found a quicker way to solve the problem.
The mountain way was treacherous but scenic.
Can you show me the way to the nearest station?
In some ways, this project is more challenging.
(Archaic) They traveled a long way before resting.