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1. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | effectuation, implementation, |
| definition | : | the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | dint, |
| definition | : | interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of' (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | escape, |
| definition | : | a means or way of escaping (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | fast track, |
| definition | : | a rapid means of achieving a goal (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | instrument, tool, |
| definition | : | the means whereby some act is accomplished (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | road, |
| definition | : | a way or means to achieve something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | stepping stone, |
| definition | : | any means of advancement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | expedient, |
| definition | : | a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | desperate measure, |
| definition | : | desperate actions taken as a means to an end (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | open sesame, |
| definition | : | any very successful means of achieving a result (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | salvation, |
| definition | : | a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | tooth, |
| definition | : | a means of enforcement (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | voice, |
| definition | : | a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | wings, |
| definition | : | a means of flight or ascent (noun.act) |
2. a journey or passage (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | journey, journeying, |
| definition | : | the act of traveling from one place to another (noun.act) |
3. a course of conduct (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | ambages, |
| definition | : | (archaic) roundabout or mysterious ways of action (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | primrose path, |
| definition | : | a life of ease and pleasure (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | hadith, sunna, sunnah, |
| definition | : | (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | warpath, |
| definition | : | a course leading to warfare or battle (noun.act) |
4. any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | artefact, artifact, |
| definition | : | a man-made object taken as a whole (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | access, approach, |
| definition | : | a way of entering or leaving (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | lane, |
| definition | : | a narrow way or road (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | passage, |
| definition | : | a way through or along which someone or something may pass (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | path, |
| definition | : | a way especially designed for a particular use (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | road, route, |
| definition | : | an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | staircase, stairway, |
| definition | : | a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | roadside, wayside, |
| definition | : | edge of a way or road or path (noun.artifact) |
5. how something is done or how it happens (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | property, |
| definition | : | a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | artistic style, idiom, |
| definition | : | the style of a particular artist or school or movement (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | drape, |
| definition | : | the manner in which fabric hangs or falls (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | fit, |
| definition | : | the manner in which something fits (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | form, |
| definition | : | a particular mode in which something is manifested (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | setup, |
| definition | : | the way something is organized or arranged (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | signature, touch, |
| definition | : | a distinguishing style (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | wise, |
| definition | : | a way of doing or being (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | response, |
| definition | : | the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals (noun.attribute) |
6. the property of distance in general (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | distance, |
| definition | : | the property created by the space between two objects or points (noun.attribute) |
| domain usage | : | colloquialism, |
| definition | : | a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech (noun.communication) |
7. doing as one pleases or chooses (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | choice, pick, selection, |
| definition | : | the person or thing chosen or selected (noun.cognition) |
8. a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of' (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | category, |
| definition | : | a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme (noun.cognition) |
9. a line leading to a place or point (noun.location)
| hypernym | : | itinerary, path, route, |
| definition | : | an established line of travel or access (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | aim, bearing, heading, |
| definition | : | the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | course, trend, |
| definition | : | general line of orientation (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | east-west direction, |
| definition | : | in a direction parallel with lines of latitude (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | north-south direction, |
| definition | : | in a direction parallel with lines of longitude (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | qibla, |
| definition | : | the direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for their daily prayers (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | tendency, trend, |
| definition | : | a general direction in which something tends to move (noun.location) |
10. a portion of something divided into shares (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | part, percentage, portion, share, |
| definition | : | assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (noun.possession) |
11. space for movement (noun.quantity)
| hypernym | : | position, spatial relation, |
| definition | : | the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | standing room, |
| definition | : | room for passengers or spectators to stand (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | clearance, headroom, headway, |
| definition | : | vertical space available to allow easy passage under something (noun.quantity) |
| hyponym | : | houseroom, |
| definition | : | space for accommodation in a house (noun.quantity) |
| hyponym | : | lebensraum, living space, |
| definition | : | space sought for occupation by a nation whose population is expanding (noun.quantity) |
| hyponym | : | parking, |
| definition | : | space in which vehicles can be parked (noun.quantity) |
| hyponym | : | sea room, |
| definition | : | space for maneuver at sea (noun.quantity) |
12. the condition of things generally (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | condition, status, |
| definition | : | a state at a particular time (noun.state) |
13. to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States) (adv.all)
| domain usage | : | colloquialism, |
| definition | : | a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech (noun.communication) |
14. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved (noun.act)
| derivation | : | agential, |
| definition | : | of or relating to an agent or agency (adj.pert) |
15. how something is done or how it happens (noun.attribute)
16. space for movement (noun.quantity)
| derivation | : | roomy, spacious, |
| definition | : | (of buildings and rooms) having ample space (adj.all) |
17. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved (noun.act)
| derivation | : | agential, |
| definition | : | of or relating to an agent or agency (adj.pert) |
18. how something is done or how it happens (noun.attribute)
19. space for movement (noun.quantity)
| derivation | : | roomy, spacious, |
| definition | : | (of buildings and rooms) having ample space (adj.all) |
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