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headway

The word “headway” has 2 syllables: head-way

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛdˌweɪ/

What is synonym and antonym for headway?

In the thesaurus, “headway” has 35 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for headway along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for headway

Antonyms for headway

Meanings of headway

  • noun
    1. Movement ahead or forward.
    2. Forward motion, or its rate.
    3. The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.
    4. Progress toward a goal.
    5. The clearance beneath an object, such as an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom.
    6. (coal-mining) A cross-heading.

Example Sentences

  • The team is making good headway on the project.
  • Heavy traffic slowed our headway through the city.
  • She made significant headway in learning the language.
  • Despite challenges, they continued to make headway.
  • The ship struggled to make headway against the strong current.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to headway, such as: about-face, advance, advancement, advent, anabasis, approach, arrival.

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