Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the way

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.98 in modern English

Syllables: in- the way
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Obstructing, blocking, or hindering.

prep_phrase

Around; present; able to be found.

Dated

Example Sentences

"I really wanted a clear photo of the president, but all the journalists were in the way."
"The pre-grouping railway managements were very chary about allowing other people's trains on their territory, and there were many instances where running powers granted by Act of Parliament were never actually excercised because of difficulties deliberately put in the way."
"First thing on the Monday morning, I went to the haberdasher's shop, opposite Mr. Trinkle's, the great upholsterer's in Cheapside. "Mr. Phibbs in the way?""

Usage

Dated

Phrases

in a way in one's way in the way of on the way

Frequently Paired Words

in a way in one's way in the way of on the way

Synonyms

in someone's way in the road

Questions

What does in the way mean?: Obstructing, blocking, or hindering.

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