way

Definitions of way in various dictionaries:

noun - how something is done or how it happens

noun - how a result is obtained or an end is achieved

noun - a line leading to a place or point

noun - the condition of things generally

noun - a course of conduct

noun - any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another

noun - a journey or passage

noun - space for movement

noun - the property of distance in general

noun - doing as one pleases or chooses

noun - a general category of things

noun - a portion of something divided into shares

adv - to a great degree or by a great distance

A road, path, or highway affording passage from one place to another.

An opening affording passage: This door is the only way into the attic.

Space to proceed: cleared the way for the parade.

Opportunity to advance: opened the way to peace.

A course that is or may be used in going from one place to another: tried to find the shortest way home.

Progress or travel along a certain route or in a specific direction: on his way north.

A course of conduct or action: tried to take the easy way out.

A manner or method of doing: several ways of solving this problem; had no way to reach her.

A usual or habitual manner or mode of being, living, or acting: the American way of life.

An individual or personal manner of behaving, acting, or doing: Have it your own way.

Also ways (w7z).

A specific direction: He glanced my way.

A participant.

An aspect, a particular, or a feature: resembles his father in many ways; in no way comparable.

Nature or category: not much in the way of a plot.

Freedom to do as one wishes: if I had my way.

An aptitude or a facility: She certainly does have a way with words.

A state or condition: He is in a bad way financially.

Vicinity: Drop in when you’re out our way.

The timbered structure on which a ship is built and from which it slides when launched.

By a great distance or to a great degree; far: way off base; way over budget.

From this place; away: Go way.

Through; via: flew to the Far East by way of the polar route.

As a means of: made no comment by way of apology.

To a certain extent; with reservations: I like the new styles, in a way.

From one point of view: In a way, you’re right.

In such a position as not to obstruct, hinder, or interfere.

Taken care of; disposed of: some details to get out of the way first.

In a remote location.

Of an unusual character; remarkable.

These noun s refer to paths leading from one place or point to another.

noun - a method of doing something