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     • On the way We use on the way or on my/his/our way (to) when we talk about the route, direction or path to somewhere: We could leave early and have breakfast on the way. (during our journey to somewhere) I was on my way to Peter’s house when I met him in the street. (I was going to Peter’s house when I met him)
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   What is the difference between in the way and on the way?

   • "In the way" means that something is an obstacle. For example, "I can't move my car because that truck is in the way". "On the way" means that something, or someone, is in the process of reaching a goal, or a destination. For example, "I called her to let her know I was on my way to Madrid".

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   What does 'on the way' mean?

   • For example, "I called her to let her know I was on my way to Madrid". Another: "After the initial meeting, I told the boss that we are on the way to meeting the first deadline". Also "on the way" can mean something is located on the route to another place.

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   What does by way of mean?

   • Define by way of. by way of synonyms, by way of pronunciation, by way of translation, English dictionary definition of by way of. n. 1. a. A road, path, or highway affording passage from one place to another. b. An opening affording passage: This door is the only way into the attic.

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   How do you use the word 'way' in a sentence?

   • By the way connotes the speaker's narrative is an idiomatic journey, hence the use of the word 'way'. The added information is something you would generally 'see' on the 'journey' of the speaker's topic. The german word for road is Weg, and in Danish it's Vej, and both sound a lot like the english word Way.

   What is the origin of "on the way"?

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   Is 'on the way' a common idiom?

   • Say someone had replied "Oh, 'on the way' was a common nautical term in 1800, see here, then it came in to general use" that would be the end of it. Here we have a question about an idiom ("on the way"). You're pointing out that the word "way" is a common and old word -- I don't see the problem. I'll edit the question to make it clearer ...

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   Where does the word 'on the way home' come from?

   • It makes sense that the modern phrase of "on the way home" comes from the non-nautical meaning because you using "way" as a noun that you on, i.e. a route. The nautical way is something you might need to engage the rudder but does not seem related in grammar or meaning to the current meaning of the word.

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3. english-grammar-lessons.co.uk › idioms › on-the-wayOn the Way - English Grammar Lessons

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   Here are three examples of the idiom "on the way" used in a sentence: The packages are on the way and should arrive at your doorstep by tomorrow. She was on the way to achieving her long-held dream of becoming a published author.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › on-the-wayON THE WAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something happens on the way or along the way, it happens during the course of a particular.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   On the way. We use on the way or on my/his/our way (to) when we talk about the route, direction or path to somewhere: We could leave early and have breakfast on the way. (during our journey to somewhere) I was on my way to Peter’s house when I met him in the street. (I was going to Peter’s house when I met him)

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   Mar 29, 2011 · "In the way" means that something is an obstacle. For example, "I can't move my car because that truck is in the way". "On the way" means that something, or someone, is in the process of reaching a goal, or a destination. For example, "I called her to let her know I was on my way to Madrid".

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › ebThe difference between "in the way" and"on the way"

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   Although they look similar, "in the way” and “on the way” have surprisingly different meanings and uses. In the way “In the way” is used to describe something that blocks or prevents something else from happening, or makes it more difficult.

9. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishon the way - Definition in English - bab.la

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   about to arrive or happen there's more snow on the way Examples She said a package that included a birthday cake and candles for her daughter was on its way and should arrive soon. British A hard frost is forecast tonight, while more snow and sleet is on the way tomorrow and Friday.

10. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 267153What is the origin of "on the way"? - English Language ...

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    Aug 16, 2015 · Something that is on the way is en route (even in English), in transit, going or coming to Point B. (Similarly, out of the way involves a detour.) Way and voyage - same origin, meguesses.