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- [giv wey]
- /gɪv weɪ/
- /ɡɪv ˈweɪ/
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- [giv wey]
- /gɪv weɪ/
Definitions of give way words
- noun give way manner, mode, or fashion: a new way of looking at a matter; to reply in a polite way. 1
- noun give way characteristic or habitual manner: Her way is to work quietly and never complain. 1
- noun give way a method, plan, or means for attaining a goal: to find a way to reduce costs. 1
- noun give way a respect or particular: The plan is defective in several ways. 1
- noun give way a direction or vicinity: Look this way. We're having a drought out our way. 1
- noun give way passage or progress on a course: to make one's way on foot; to lead the way. 1
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Origin of give way
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English wei(gh)e, wai, Old English weg; cognate with Dutch, German Weg, Old Norse vegr, Gothic wigs; akin to Latin vehere to carry
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Parts of speech for Give way
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
give way popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
give way usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for give way
verb give way
- bend — When you bend, you move the top part of your body downwards and forwards. Plants and trees also bend.
- propel — to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward: to propel a boat by rowing.
- shift — to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange: to shift friends; to shift ideas.
- move — to pass from one place or position to another.
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
Antonyms for give way
verb give way
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- repress — to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.).
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