Way Definition
way
adverb
- to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States); "way over budget"; "way off base"; "the other side of the hill is right smart steeper than the side we are on"
noun
- how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"
- how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"
- a line leading to a place or point; "he looked the other direction"; "didn't know the way home"
- the condition of things generally; "that's the way it is"; "I felt the same way"
- a course of conduct; "the path of virtue"; "we went our separate ways"; "our paths in life led us apart"; "genius usually follows a revolutionary path"
- any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another; "he said he was looking for the way out"
- a journey or passage; "they are on the way"
- space for movement; "room to pass"; "make way for"; "hardly enough elbow room to turn around"
- the property of distance in general; "it's a long way to Moscow"; "he went a long ways"
- doing as one pleases or chooses; "if I had my way"
- a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'; "they didn't have much in the way of clothing"
- a portion of something divided into shares; "they split the loot three ways"
"Way" in song lyrics
See how way is used in real songs:
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"Y'all cats, can't even look my way"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist -
"Cuz we here to stay, KJ, man, I'm on my way"
1.4.0. Productions f/ King Just — This is Hip-Hop -
"Like out with the old in with the new world way"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy — Serious (The New Message)
Words that rhyme with way
Usage tips for "way"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "way" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for way to find words that pair well.