this way

direction instruction

The phrase "this way" is often used to guide someone in a specific direction or to suggest a particular method or manner.

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Definition

A2Navigation

(common)Indicates a specific direction to follow.

Example

Please come this way to the exit.
He pointed and said, 'Go this way.'

B1Instructions

(common)Refers to a particular method or approach.

Example

Don't do it this way; try the other method.
This way, you can save more time.

B2Consequences

(informal)As a result of this action.

Example

Let's leave now. This way, we'll avoid the traffic.
Finish your homework now. This way, you can relax later.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "this way":

that way down the way in the way on the way by way of like that that way inclined one's way every which way each way make way all the way way out go both ways long way around over there down the road go towards