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make one's way

way
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wey]
    • /meɪk wʌnz weɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wey]
    • /meɪk wʌnz weɪ/

Definitions of make one's way words

  • noun make one's way manner, mode, or fashion: a new way of looking at a matter; to reply in a polite way. 1
  • noun make one's way characteristic or habitual manner: Her way is to work quietly and never complain. 1
  • noun make one's way a method, plan, or means for attaining a goal: to find a way to reduce costs. 1
  • noun make one's way a respect or particular: The plan is defective in several ways. 1
  • noun make one's way a direction or vicinity: Look this way. We're having a drought out our way. 1
  • noun make one's 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 make one's 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 Make one's way

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

make one's 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".

Synonyms for make one's way

verb make one's way

  • fly — to move through the air using wings.
  • retire — a movement in which the dancer brings one foot to the knee of the supporting leg and then returns it to the fifth position.
  • travel — to go from one place to another, as by car, train, plane, or ship; take a trip; journey: to travel for pleasure.
  • move — to pass from one place or position to another.
  • leave — to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house.

Antonyms for make one's way

verb make one's way

  • remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
  • wait — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
  • create — To create something means to cause it to happen or exist.
  • surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
  • face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.

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