Synonyms for way
Another word for way is style, fashion or mode. Below are 11 synonyms and 30 related words across 12 senses.
1. noun: how something is done or how it happens
- style synonyms
- fashion synonyms
- mode synonyms
- manner synonyms
2. noun: to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
- means synonyms
- agency synonyms
3. noun: a line leading to a place or point
- direction synonyms
4. noun: the condition of things generally
5. noun: a course of conduct
- way of life
- path synonyms
6. noun: any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
7. noun: a journey or passage
8. noun: space for movement
- room synonyms
- elbow room
9. noun: the property of distance in general
10. noun: doing as one pleases or chooses
11. noun: a general category of things; used in the expression ‘in the way of’
12. noun: a portion of something divided into shares
Related words
Broader, narrower and sibling terms from the same WordNet tree. They aren't interchangeable, but one of them is often the word you wanted.
- form synonyms
- property synonyms
- life-style
- life style
- response synonyms
- fit synonyms
- touch synonyms
- wise synonyms
- lifestyle
- signature synonyms
- artistic style
- setup
- idiom
- drape
- modus vivendi
- road
- voice synonyms
- fast track
- escape synonyms
- tool synonyms
- wings
- implementation synonyms
- instrument synonyms
- desperate measure
- tooth
- salvation
- stepping stone
- open sesame
- expedient
- dint
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Questions people ask
What is another word for way?
You can say style, fashion, mode, manner or means instead of way. Which one fits depends on the sense; the first sense above means "how something is done or how it happens".
What is the opposite of way?
WordNet lists no direct antonym for way; the nearest opposites depend on which sense you mean.
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