Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

this way

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.95 in modern English

Syllables: this way
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In the indicated direction or manner.

adv

In the way indicated; as follows; thus

adv

As a consequence.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Look at it this way."
"It's good that he's gone. This way we don't have to argue with him all the time."

Usage

Informal

Questions

What does this way mean?: In the indicated direction or manner.

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