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

Medical researchers who draw up clinical guidelines by synthesizing clinical trial findings have been plagued by similar problems in recent years, and they have developed ways to cope.

From Science Magazine

A new taskforce of experts from both countries will be set up to agree ways of upgrading Iraq’s biometric border controls.

From BBC

People who smuggle these products often hide them in tricky ways.

From NewsForKids.net

"We all know technology moves fast and some people will try to find ways around these new laws but that is not a reason to ignore the responsibility that we have," he has said.

From BBC

So before taking on the mortgage, my husband and I mapped out several ways to deal with the larger payments and save on interest costs.

From Salon

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