way
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2.9
- noun
- /weɪ/
:
en cuanto a
- "My personal feelings ought not to get in the way of what the people want.
- little in the way of
- much in the way of
Examples
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In the way of customer service, we strive to exceed expectations.
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It's a way of acting and a way of being.
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But more than that, it's about a way of being.
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So in that way, I think we're the same.
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It's just the way I was brought up.
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And there is a way in which I've seen it.
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By recognizing that boys and girls have unique differences in the way they approach mathematics.
Academic text (2008) -
Greater and greater moves toward capitalism and American ways of thought were the desired conclusion.
Academic text (1999) -
But at the same time, certain profound barriers stood in the way of comprehensive change.
Academic text (1990) -
Though such a task might seem overwhelming, an easy way to fine-tune your thinking is to create a list.
Academic text (2011)
Surface Forms
Etymology
Way in the phrase 'in the way of' comes from the same old English weg meaning 'path' and 'manner'. So saying 'in the way of' is like saying 'regarding' or 'in the matter of' something.