way back
The term "way back" is commonly used to indicate a distant point in time or space, often informally.
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Definition
B2Temporal
(informal)A long time ago.
Example
- We met way back in high school.
- That story dates way back to the 1800s.
B2Spatial
(informal)The part farthest in the back of a vehicle.
Example
- The kids love sitting in the way back of the minivan.
- There's more luggage in the way back.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "way back":
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