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on one's way toin the process of going to a place; during the journey to somewhere

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: in the process of going to a place; during the journey to somewhere

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɒn wʌnz weɪ tuː/

Korean meaning: 어디론가 가는 도중에, 가는 길에

Korean pronunciation: **온** **원즈** **웨이** **투**

Example Sentences

  • On my way to the gym, I realized I forgot my workout clothes at home.
  • She's on her way to becoming a famous chef.
  • On his way to the interview, he spilled coffee all over his shirt.

on one's way to

NOUN

//ɒn wʌnz weɪ tuː//

in the process of going to a place; during the journey to somewhere

on one's way to concept
💡 Concept

in the process of going to a place; during the journey to somewhere

on one's way to rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

On my way to a brighter day!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɒn wʌnz weɪ tuː/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒn wʌnz weɪ tuː/

🌳Etymology

Origin

고대 영어 'on'(위에)과 'way'(길)가 결합되어 '길 위에 있다'는 뜻에서 발전한 표현입니다. 물리적인 이동뿐만 아니라 과정이나 단계를 나타내는 은유적 의미로도 확장되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

waydaysayplay
way
day
say
play

🔗Collocations

on one's way home
on one's way to school
on one's way out
on one's way back
on one's way to success
stopped on one's way

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

On my way to the gym, I realized I forgot my workout clothes at home.

She's on her way to becoming a famous chef.

😄 Fun example

On his way to the interview, he spilled coffee all over his shirt.

The company is on its way to recovery after the financial crisis.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

en route toheading tobound forproceeding to

Antonyms

coming fromreturning from

Related

journeydestinationtravelprogressdirection

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