ways

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

\ ˈwāz

Definition of ways

(Entry 1 of 2)

: way sense 6 a long ways from home

-ways

adverb suffix

Definition of -ways (Entry 2 of 2)

: in (such) a way, course, direction, or manner sideways

Examples of ways in a Sentence

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And while society has a ways to go in fully coming to terms with this sobering truth, it's become enough of an acute issue that one of the driving forces behind it all saw the need for addressing it head-on. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "The iPhone’s New "Screen Time" Regulating Tool is Here to Save You from Yourself," 13 Oct. 2018 Broadcasters still have a ways to go before 4K and HDR live sports are standard in households. — Tom Warren, The Verge, "You can now watch the World Cup in 4K HDR and it’s gorgeous," 15 June 2018 But The Moodies go back a ways and this feels like a real head-scratcher. — Troy L. Smith, cleveland.com, "Rock Hall 2018: Who should induct The Cars, Nina Simone & more?," 22 Mar. 2018 The overall budget bill that includes the prohibition is still a ways from making it to Gov. Jeff Colyer's desk. — Hunter Woodall, kansascity, "House agrees: No tax dollars for Kobach to spend for being found in contempt of court | The Kansas City Star," 27 Apr. 2018 Obviously there is still a ways to go before the Jayhawks extend that absurd 13-season streak, and they could be joined in first place as soon as Tuesday. — Dan Greene, SI.com, "Here's One Team You Shouldn't Overlook, Especially in March," 22 Jan. 2018 Killebrew got beat several teams in seven-on-seven and two-man route drills, and has a ways to go over the next few months to be in the playing group this fall. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions' new defense as versatile as advertised at OTAs," 24 May 2018 The northwest Valley suburb shot from just more than 30,000 residents in 2000 to more than 130,000 today and still has a ways to go. — Lorraine Longhi, azcentral, "Surprise voters OK city's purchase of private water company," 15 May 2018 Some say autonomous vehicles will solve all our road safety problems, but the tech has a ways to go. — Aarian Marshall, WIRED, "This Week in the Future of Cars: Touch and Go," 11 May 2018

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