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

More than two decades later, Foster chuckled while pondering what might have been had he not been forced to play both ways.

From Los Angeles Times

And yet the government’s heavy focus on policing and security has paid off in some ways.

From BBC

Here are four ways these figures affect you.

From BBC

Whatever the putative rationale, there are only two ways to extract even $10 billion in savings from Medicaid: Strip benefits from the program, or throw enrollees out.

From Los Angeles Times

She is investigating ways to help people feel hopeful, inspired and compassionate about political challenges, since these emotions can motivate action without triggering stress and anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times

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