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

Example Sentences

This negatively affects human health in several ways.

From Science Daily

Manchester City FC has been urged to part ways with footballer Natasha Harding, who is facing allegations she took thousands of pounds from teammates, parents and businesses that she did not pay back.

From BBC

But you’re just clutching at different ways to make it stop.

From Los Angeles Times

The instrument is mostly used in nonmelodic ways, either playing that jazzy walking bass motif, insistently hitting the same high note for a percussive effect or plunking discordant chords to convey darkness from the past.

From Los Angeles Times

In many ways, that gig embodied the eclectic mix of performers L7 wanted to emulate with its own festival.

From Los Angeles Times

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