Synonyms of in a way
3 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for in a way is after a fashion. Other synonyms of in a way are in a sense and in a manner of speaking. The opposite of in a way is categorically.
Synonyms and similar words for in a way
prepositional phraseTo a certain degree; to an extent; in a certain sense.
- after a fashionIn some way; somehow; to an extent.
- in a senseIn one sense or interpretation, but not in all ways.
- in a manner of speakingAs it were; figuratively speaking; in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect.
Opposite of in a way
prepositional phraseTo a certain degree; to an extent; in a certain sense.
- wholly
- categoricallyAbsolutely; in all regards (leaving no doubt or ambiguity).
Meaning of in a way
- prepositional phrase To a certain degree; to an extent; in a certain sense.
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Questions about synonyms of in a way
- What is another word for in a way?
- In a way has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as after a fashion, in a sense and in a manner of speaking.
- What is the opposite of in a way?
- The opposite of in a way is categorically.
- What does in a way mean?
- In a way means to a certain degree; to an extent; in a certain sense.
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