in what way — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

in what way (/ɪn wɒt ˈweɪ/)

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🔊 /ɪn wɒt ˈweɪ/

Meaning

Meaning: how, by what means

Used to ask about the manner or respect in which something is true.

Examples

🗣 In what way does this plan differ from the previous one?

Etymology

A phrase combining ‘in’, ‘what’, and ‘way’ (Old English ‘weg’).

How & Where It’s Used

A formal way to ask ‘how’ regarding manner.

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Tags: question, manner

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