headway
|head-way|
B2
/ˈhɛdˌweɪ/
forward progress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'headway' originates from the combination of 'head' and 'way', where 'head' meant 'forward' and 'way' meant 'path'.
Historical Evolution
'headway' changed from the Middle English word 'hedwei' and eventually became the modern English word 'headway'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the forward movement of a ship', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'progress or forward movement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
progress or forward movement, especially when this is slow or difficult.
The project is making headway despite the challenges.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35