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      • There's no much difference between the two of them. However, I am on the way implies an established route used by many people whereas I am on my way refers to my particular route.
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  2. 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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  3. I am on the way to school. has the feeling of being on the route to school in the standard fashion. I am on my way to school. has more a feeling that you are rushing or that you may be focussed than usual to get to school. The standard answers to the question.

  4. May 7, 2019 · On the way –but also on my way, on your way, on his way, on her way, on our way or on their way– is used to say something or someone is coming or approaching a place or a goal. Here are some examples: Don’t worry, I’ll be there soon, I’m already on my way! He was on his way to work when he had a car accident. We met Cecelia on our way ...

  5. 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".

  6. Jun 28, 2008 · "I am on my way to New York" might signify you are about to leave, but equally you might already be en route - if, for example, you started in Paris and are waiting for a connecting flight in London. In those circumstances, you might equally say "I am on the way to New York". Both are correct.

  7. Feb 14, 2012 · "My way" just means coming, perhaps in a way that is unique. I'd be "on the way" from Montreal to Toronto on the train or the major highway. I'd be "on my way" from a random corner of the city to your house.

  8. Answer. 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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