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way vs breathing space

breathing space vs way

way and breathing space both are nouns.

way is an adverb but breathing space is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
way Yes No No Yes
breathing space Yes No No No
As nouns, breathing space is a hyponym of way; that is, breathing space is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than way:
  • way: space for movement
  • breathing space: sufficient room for easy breathing or movement
way (noun) breathing space (noun)
a course of conduct sufficient room for easy breathing or movement
to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end a short respite
a journey or passage
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
how something is done or how it happens
the property of distance in general
doing as one pleases or chooses
a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'
a line leading to a place or point
a portion of something divided into shares
space for movement
the condition of things generally
way (adverb) breathing space (adverb)
to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)
Difference between way and breathing space

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