thisaway
/ˈðɪsəweɪ/
thisaway adverb: this way (in terms of physical direction as well as manner).
Adverb
thisaway (not comparable)
- This way (in terms of physical direction as well as manner).
- "It was thisaway, mister; yes, sir; listen: I was camped in the ravine, an' all to wunst I seen the flare of the fire an' I run over there; but 'twas too late--the roof had fell in an' the pore feller must 'a' been cooked alive.1915, James B. Hendryx, The Promise
Origin of thisaway
From this + way with anaptyxis of [a], see also -a-.
Questions about thisaway
- What does thisaway mean?
- Thisaway means this way (in terms of physical direction as well as manner).
- What part of speech is thisaway?
- Thisaway is an adverb.
- How do you pronounce thisaway?
- Thisaway is pronounced /ˈðɪsəweɪ/ (US).
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