method implies an orderly logical arrangement usually in steps.
effective teaching methods
mode implies an order or course followed by custom, tradition, or personal preference.
the preferred mode of transportation
manner is close to mode but may imply a procedure or method that is individual or distinctive.
an odd manner of conducting
way is very general and may be used for any of the preceding words.
has her own way of doing things
fashion may suggest a peculiar or characteristic way of doing something.
rushing about in his typical fashion
system suggests a fully developed or carefully formulated method often emphasizing rational orderliness.
a filing system
Example Sentences
Noun We'll try doing it your way first. Let me explain it this way. You can pay for your purchase in one of two ways: by cash or by credit card. Which door is the way in? The back way was blocked. This door is the only way out of the room. Adverb He is way ahead of the other runners. They live way out in the country. We sat way back in the last row. I missed a week of class and fell way behind. Your parents are way cool. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The way to work around that is training on soft skills that boomers and millennials might take for granted. Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 What better way to end a triumphant first season than to take the stage at the Emmys? Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 What better way to make the most of the tail-end of summer corn season? Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 United expects one-way trips to cost about $100 to $150—on par with Uber Black service from Manhattan to Newark Liberty International Airport, said Michael Leskinen, president of United’s venture-capital fund for early-stage technologies. Alison Sider, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Suwannapura was knocked into sixth place after hitting a bogey on the 16th hole and was replaced in the three-way third place tie by Sarah Kemp, who hit back-to-back birdies to get her to 5-under-par. Sara Tidwell, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 However Sunday's three-way race with Josef Newgarden and Will Power goes, Dixon, 42, is expecting to navigate some new version of elation or letdown. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 Given the efforts to establish two-way production flows between Korea and Endeavor Content and the seemingly insatiable current demand for K-content, Kang sees CJ ENM as heading to the level that corporate founders Jay and Miky Lee only dreamed of. Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 In Southeast Alaska, independent Shevaun Meggitt withdrew from a three-way race with nonpartisan Rep. Dan Ortiz and Republican Jeremy Bynum. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022
Adjective
The durable approach and spacious, multi-way designs may seem to be best styled with a gorpcore jacket, hiking boots, and a scenic vista. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2022 On its top plate there’s a brass multi-way controller incised with grooved concentric rings. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 June 2022 At a multi-way intersection, traffic lights and directional signage jostle for attention. Mark Rozzo, The New Yorker, 12 May 2022 Whoever wins what is shaping up to be a multi-way race will confront critical decisions on Day 1. Alison Dirr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2022 Instead, Simpson donned protective gear and arranged a multi-way video call on her cellphone from Alvarado’s room. Lauren Caruba, ExpressNews.com, 12 July 2020
Adverb
Curly girls know that detangling takes up way too much time in our styling routines. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 3 Sep. 2022 My health is so much better and my technical skills are way better.Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 The boat begins to move way too much, causing cruisers to vomit, some to poop, and others to fall down stairs. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2022 While many models can take up way too much space, or are tough to budget for, this Tabyik Dehumidifier solves both problems. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 An at-home LED light therapy mask is perfect for the man who spends way too much time looking in the mirror anyway. Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2022 Mississippi State has won just one SEC championship in football, doing so with McKeen at the helm way back in 1941. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 5 Aug. 2022 Chances are they’re all jazzed up for trick-or-treating and the chance to eat way too much candy. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 3 Aug. 2022 On the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Tinsley takes us through the life story and way-too-brief discography of one of the greatest rappers ever. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English weg; akin to Old High German weg way, Old English wegan to move, Latin vehere to carry, via way
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a