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Grammar : Verb
Spell : wey
Phonetic Transcription : weɪ



Definition of make ones way

Origin :
  • Old English weg "road, path, course of travel," from Proto-Germanic *wegaz (cf. Old Saxon, Dutch weg, Old Norse vegr, Old Frisian wei, Old High German weg, German Weg, Gothic wigs "way"), from PIE *wegh- "to move" (see weigh). Most of the extended senses developed in Middle English. Adverbial meaning "very, extremely" is by 1986, perhaps from phrase all the way. Ways and means "resources at a person's disposal" is attested from early 15c. Way-out (adj.) "original, bold," is jazz slang, first recorded 1940s. Encouragement phrase way to go is short for that's the way to go.
  • As in push : verb thrust, press with force
  • As in stroll : verb walk along lazily
  • As in travel : verb journey on a trip or tour
  • As in go : verb advance, proceed physically
  • As in go by : verb elapse
Example sentences :
  • You are right, it is never too early to begin to make ones way in the world.
  • Extract from : « The Flower Girl of The Chteau d'Eau, v.1 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XV) » by Charles Paul de Kock

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