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     • 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?

   • 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. It has a negative connotation.

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   What does on the way mean?

   • Also, on one's way . In the process of coming, going, or traveling; also, about to come. For example, The mail plane is on the way , or She is on her way out the door , or Winter is on the way . on the way to ; well on the way to .

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   How do you use the idiom 'on the way'?

   • uses the idiom "on the way" + infinitive [to-verb], meaning "in the process of [doing s/t]." Naturally, you have "the way to " in the sentence. "... might be only useful in a limited way in finding a ... job," uses a different expression, "useful in" + gerund [verb-ing].

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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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   What does 'put in someone's way' mean?

   • To put something in someone's way means to place it within their reach or experience, as in 'That venture put an unexpected sum of money in my way'. It can also mean to obstruct, hinder, or interfere with someone or something, as in 'He promised to put her in the way of new business'. [Late 1500s]

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   What does well on the way to mean?

   • on the way to ; well on the way to . On the point of experiencing or achieving, as in James is on the way to becoming a full professor , or Nancy is well on her way to a nervous breakdown . [Late 1800s] Also see on the way out . On the route of a journey, as in I met him on the way to town , or We ran into them on the way .

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

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   on the way. or along the way. phrase. If something happens on the way or along the way, it happens during the course of a particular event or process. You may have to learn a few new skills along the way. See full dictionary entry for way. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarIn the way or on the way ? - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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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   on the way. Also, on one's way . In the process of coming, going, or traveling; also, about to come. For example, The mail plane is on the way , or She is on her way out the door , or Winter is on the way . on the way to ; well on the way to .

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'on the way/on its way' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   If something is on the way, it will arrive soon. The forecasters say more snow is on the way. She is married with twin sons and a third child on the way. See full dictionary entry for way. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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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.

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   1. a. : a thoroughfare for travel or transportation from place to place. b. : an opening for passage. this door is the only way out of the room. 2. : the course traveled from one place to another : route. asked the way to the museum. 3. a. : a course (such as a series of actions or sequence of events) leading in a direction or toward an objective.

10. 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.