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

And in some ways, that stability within the band — along with a supportive and open-minded fan base — is what allows the artists to explore new musical pathways with each release.

From Los Angeles Times

With a discography ranging from growling hardcore to radio-friendly pop-rock to their current foray into post-punk, the band has gone through more musical eras than Taylor Swift while staying remarkably consistent in other ways.

From Los Angeles Times

It did not materialise against India at home, and on balance that was to be expected considering the little time Edwards had to implement her ways, but 24 hours out from this game, Sciver-Brunt gave a brave but confident answer that this side was "chalk and cheese" from the versions which stepped out previously.

From BBC

“He was this walking contradiction,” Johnson said of Kerr at the film’s North American premiere last month at the Toronto International Film Festival, “between being this incredible fighter, but also just a really beautiful human being who was loving and kind and sweet too — and also in ways broken and just trying.”

From Los Angeles Times

In a lot of ways, it’s been eye-opening.

From Los Angeles Times

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