Pronunciation: /ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 The little girl's tears gave way to a big smile when she saw her favorite toy.
A2 After a long winter, the snow finally gave way to the warmth of spring.
B1 The old building's facade was crumbling, giving way to a more modern structure.
B2 The peaceful negotiations between the two countries gave way to open conflict.
C1 The company's traditional values eventually gave way to a more progressive approach to business.
C2 The artist's early style gradually gave way to a more experimental and abstract form of expression.
verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being
A1 The sun will give way to the moon in the evening.
A2 The old building gave way to a new skyscraper in the city.
B1 The tiredness gave way to excitement as the concert began.
B2 The protests eventually gave way to negotiations between the two sides.
C1 The traditional methods of farming are slowly giving way to more modern techniques.
C2 The company's outdated policies had to give way to more progressive ideas in order to stay competitive.
adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb
A1 The sun will give way to the moon at night.
A2 The old building will give way to a new skyscraper.
B1 As we age, our priorities often give way to different interests.
B2 The peaceful protest eventually gave way to violence.
C1 The traditional customs of the tribe slowly gave way to modern practices.
C2 The company's outdated policies had to give way to more progressive strategies.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 The rain gave way to sunshine in the afternoon.
A2 The old building gave way to a new shopping mall.
B1 His anger gave way to understanding after she explained her side of the story.
B2 The protests eventually gave way to negotiations between the two parties.
C1 The traditional methods of farming are slowly giving way to more modern techniques.
C2 The old regime finally gave way to a new democratic government after years of struggle.
article a word that is used to specify or limit a noun
A1 The sun will give way to the moon at night.
A2 The old building gave way to a new modern skyscraper.
B1 His anger gave way to sadness as he realized he was wrong.
B2 The storm eventually gave way to clear skies and sunshine.
C1 The outdated technology gave way to more advanced innovations.
C2 The dictator's regime finally gave way to a democratic government after years of oppression.
formal The old building had to give way to make room for the new high-rise development.
informal I had to give way to the car on the main road because it had the right of way.
slang I had to give way to my friend's opinion even though I didn't agree with it.
figurative Sometimes we have to give way to our emotions and let ourselves feel what we're feeling.
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