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  ways

  noun

  way.
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  -ways

  a suffix appearing in native English adverbs.

ways

¹ American  

[weyz] / weɪz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. way.

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-ways ² American  

1. a suffix appearing in native English adverbs.

   always; sideways.

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-ways British  

suffix

1. indicating direction or manner

   sideways

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Etymology

Origin of ways¹

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

Origin of -ways²

Middle English; see way ¹, -s ¹

Example Sentences

Ways to potentially eliminate education debt while simultaneously building decades of tax-advantaged compounding that may address the wealth-building challenges their grandchildren face.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Ianni appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill at a hearing that revealed details about fake claims and stolen doctors’ identities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Kennedy, who has seven scheduled appearances on Capitol Hill to discuss spending and policies, told members of the House Ways and Means Committee that HHS has delivered “historic wins.”

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

This is the question at the heart of my forthcoming book, “The Real Ones: Disrupting the Hidden Ways Racism Makes Us Less Authentic.”

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

In June the Ways and Means Committee agreed that the thing should be built.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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