ways
/weɪz/
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NounRegister: US, informal
Examples
a little ways out
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ways” mean?
A distance.
Is “ways” formal or informal?
ways is generally US, informal.