Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

way to go

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.71 in modern English

Syllables: way -to -go
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An expression of congratulations, encouragement, or approval.

noun

A route, course of action; a preferred decision or choice.

Example Sentences

"The team finished ahead of schedule and under budget. Way to go!"
"They are about the same quality, so if you can get a discount on the color you like, that would be the way to go."
"The official tour moodboard made it clear that pastel colors are the way to go when leaning this direction. Reach for light pink, baby blue, and butter yellow."

Inflected Forms

WTG (alternative) ways to go (plural)

Phrases

what a way to go

Frequently Paired Words

what a way to go

Questions

What does way to go mean?: An expression of congratulations, encouragement, or approval.

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