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- [giv wey too]
- /gɪv weɪ tu/
- /ɡɪv ˈweɪ tuː/
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- [giv wey too]
- /gɪv weɪ tu/
Definitions of give way to words
- noun give way to manner, mode, or fashion: a new way of looking at a matter; to reply in a polite way. 1
- noun give way to characteristic or habitual manner: Her way is to work quietly and never complain. 1
- noun give way to a method, plan, or means for attaining a goal: to find a way to reduce costs. 1
- noun give way to a respect or particular: The plan is defective in several ways. 1
- noun give way to a direction or vicinity: Look this way. We're having a drought out our way. 1
- noun give way to 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 to
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 to
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
give way to 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".
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