(n)manner, mode, style, way, fashionhow something is done or how it happens“her dignified manner”, “his rapid manner of talking”, “their nomadic mode of existence”, “in the characteristic New York style”, “a lonely way of life”, “in an abrasive fashion”
(n)means, agency, wayto have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end“a means of control”, “an example is the best agency of instruction”, “the true way to success”
(n)way, path, way of lifea course of conduct“the path of virtue”, “we went our separate ways”, “our paths in life led us apart”, “genius usually follows a revolutionary path”
(r)way, right smartto a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)“way over budget”, “way off base”, “the other side of the hill is right smart steeper than the side we are on”