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; way ¹, -s ¹

Example Sentences

As return-to-office expectations for employees ramp up, “Less flexibility means fewer ways to offset rising costs.”

From MarketWatch

But Russia had in many ways missed the boat.

From The Wall Street Journal

As digital communication accelerates and cyber threats continue to rise, researchers are working to develop more secure ways to transmit information.

From Science Daily

Gas tax prices are soaring across the U.S. — currently above $4 a gallon on average — and lawmakers are naturally looking for ways to alleviate the pain at the pump.

From MarketWatch

Comedy and clowning are ways Zaalan has connected with their homeland after the Syrian revolution.

From Los Angeles Times

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