ways

¹

[ weyz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. way ¹( def 7, 14, 20a ).

-ways

²

1. a suffix appearing in native English adverbs:

   always; sideways.

-ways

suffix forming adverbs

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

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