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hello,

I got a question about the usage of the word "way".

what does the word "way " mean in the sentence below:

you're way behind schedule and way over the budget?

thanks in advance.
 

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Anonymous said:
hello,

I got a question about the usage of the word "way".

what does the word "way " mean in the sentence below:

you're way behind schedule and way over the budget?

thanks in advance.

Those uses of "way" are very informal. The word means "to a great extent", "very much", in those uses. :wink:
 
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