# in the way of

> English word · Preposition

## Definitions
1. In relation to; in connection with; with respect to.
2. In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve.
3. Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of.
4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in the way, of.
5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, the, way, of.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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