What does on the way mean?

on the way means halfway, on the way

I saw him on the way home.

I saw him on the way home.

On the way followed by to means on the way to .......

Related phrases:

1. all the way Along the way, all the way; from afar, from a long way, from a long distance; specially; all the time, from the beginning to the end, from the beginning to the end; completely, unreservedly

2. by the way By the way; on the way

3. every which way 四八方;非常混乱地

4、from way back 从很久以前,自古以来

5、give way 撤退,讓路,退让,垮掉,倒塌,屈服,跌价

6、go a long way v. greatly helpful,to go a long way,to take the initiative

7, in a bad way处于不良状态

8、in a big way? adv. emphatically,thoroughly,massively

9、in a way? adv. in a way,slightly

Expanded Information

Word Sense Discriminators:

manner, method, way, mode, fashion, measures, approach

These nouns all mean "method, way".

1. manner mostly refers to a special way or unique method of action.

2. method refers to a systematic and organized way of doing things or solving problems.

3, way ordinary use of the word, can refer to the general method, and sometimes refers to the individual method or way, but also can refer to the special way or method.?

4, mode written word, often refers to the method followed because of personal preference or traditional customs and other factors.?

5. fashion focuses on unique procedures or ways, especially referring to personal favorites or habits.?

6. means refers to the methods, means or approaches used to achieve a certain purpose or goal.?

7. approach refers to a special method or way of engaging in something.