ways
noun
way.
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- plural of way.
ways
1 American
[wayz]
/ weɪz /
noun
(used with a singular verb)
-ways
2
American
-ways
British
suffix
Etymology
Origin of ways1
Middle English weyes, Old English weges, genitive singular of weg way 1
Origin of -ways2
Example Sentences
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As difficult as it is to overcome a man-to-man press executed as well as Brighton's, Arteta's track record suggests he will likely find ways to minimise its effectiveness against his side.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Nobel committee member Steve Sem-Sandberg said Carson is “an author for our time,” unique in her skill at connecting contemporary ways of living through antiquity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
It gives permission to mourn, to absorb the lessons of sharp grief, and to find ways to redefine ourselves and redeem the moment of loss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
But there are ways to conquer your fears.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
In all the ways she could say it.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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