ways

¹

[weyz]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. way.

-ways

²

1. a suffix appearing in native English adverbs.

   always; sideways.

-ways

suffix

1. indicating direction or manner

   sideways

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ways¹

Middle English weyes, Old English weges, genitive singular of weg way ¹

Origin of -ways²

Middle English; way ¹, -s ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ways¹

Old English weges, literally: of the way, from weg _way

Example Sentences

The commission found that Monguia “failed in a number of ways, to treat the defendant and attorneys with courtesy and respect during this hearing.”

From Los Angeles Times

People who eat more vegetables are systematically different from people who eat fewer veggies, in ways that are hard to control for in studies like this.

From Slate

The UN report said the two groups targeted civilians in numerous ways and as deliberate strategies.

From BBC

“There are so many places where there is whimsy and magic because there are so many artists here who are trying to find ways to express themselves.”

From Los Angeles Times

“She is very resourceful,” Dockery agrees of Mary’s tenacity and ability to imagine a new future for Downton, particularly new ways of funding the estate.

From Los Angeles Times

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