noun
ways
wayz
noun
1
A distance, especially in the informal phrase "a ways" or "a long ways."
"We still have a long ways to go before we reach the coast."
How to Use Ways
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to a stretch of distance, mostly in casual American speech.
When to use it
"A ways" (with the "s") is informal and mainly used in American English; British English would more often just say "a way."
Common pairings
a long ways
a ways off
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