"the way" meaning in English

See the way in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Conjunction

Etymology: Elipsis of in the (same) way (that). Head templates: {{en-con}} the way
  1. as, in the way that Synonyms: the way that
    Sense id: en-the_way-en-conj-Gfyd0c9Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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