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Noun — Progress made toward completing something.

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Etymology

Partly from Old English hēafodweġ ("main road"), and partly a shortening of "ahead-way," describing forward progress.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “headway” mean?

The word “headway” means progress made toward completing something. In plain terms, forward progress toward a goal, or the gap between vehicles on a route.

How do you pronounce “headway”?

“Headway” is pronounced HEHD-way (/ˈhɛdweɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “headway” in a sentence?

Here is “headway” used in a sentence: “After weeks of setbacks, the team finally made headway on the project.”

What part of speech is “headway”?

“Headway” is a noun.

Where does the word “headway” come from?

The word “headway” comes from Old English. Partly from Old English hēafodweġ ("main road"), and partly a shortening of "ahead-way," describing forward progress.

How many meanings does “headway” have?

“Headway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: progress made toward completing something.

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