A1 noun Neutral #48 am häufigsten

way

/weɪ/

The particular method, style, or manner in which something is done or happens. It can also refer to a route or direction taken to reach a specific place.

Beispiele

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1

Is there a better way to cook this rice?

Is there a better method to cook this rice?

2

The committee has identified a new way to process applications.

The committee has found a new procedure to handle applications.

3

That is just the way he talks to everyone.

That is simply the manner in which he speaks to everyone.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
way
Adverb
midway
Verwandt
pathway
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Merkhilfe

Remember 'W-A-Y' as 'Which Are You choosing?' to help you remember it refers to a choice of method or direction.

Schnelles Quiz

I really like the ___ you organized the party.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: way

Beispiele

1

Is there a better way to cook this rice?

everyday

Is there a better method to cook this rice?

2

The committee has identified a new way to process applications.

formal

The committee has found a new procedure to handle applications.

3

That is just the way he talks to everyone.

informal

That is simply the manner in which he speaks to everyone.

4

Researchers are exploring a more efficient way to store solar energy.

academic

Researchers are investigating a more effective method for storing solar energy.

5

We need to find a cost-effective way to ship our products globally.

business

We must find an inexpensive method to transport our products worldwide.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
way
Adverb
midway
Verwandt
pathway

Häufige Kollokationen

find a way to discover a method to do something
the right way the correct or proper manner
in a way to a certain extent or from one point of view
one way or another using some method even if it is not yet known
get in the way to block or prevent something from happening

Häufige Phrasen

by the way

incidentally; used to introduce a new topic

on the way

currently traveling towards a destination

in the way

positioned so as to obstruct or hinder

Wird oft verwechselt mit

way vs road

A road is a physical surface for cars; a way is more often a method or a general direction.

way vs weight

Weight sounds similar but refers to how heavy an object is.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'way' is highly versatile and can describe both a physical path and an abstract method. It is frequently followed by 'to' and an infinitive verb (e.g., 'a way to learn').

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often mistakenly say 'the way how' (e.g., 'I like the way how he sings'). You should use 'the way' alone or 'the way that' (e.g., 'I like the way he sings').

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Merkhilfe

Remember 'W-A-Y' as 'Which Are You choosing?' to help you remember it refers to a choice of method or direction.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English 'weg', meaning a road, path, or course of travel.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: 'There are many ways to solve this.' Often used in the pattern: 'in a [adjective] way'. Used with the preposition 'of' and an -ing verb: 'a way of doing things'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking cultures, phrases like 'having it your way' or 'finding your own way' reflect a strong cultural value on individualism and personal choice.

Schnelles Quiz

I really like the ___ you organized the party.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: way

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