this way

Come along here

This way indicates a direction, method, or manner being demonstrated or gestured toward.

It can mean "in this direction" Come this way, please or "by this method" If you do it this way, it's faster.

The phrase often accompanies physical demonstration: Hold the bat this way.

It also introduces explanations or consequences: This way, everyone gets a turn.

direction

follow

Go behind another

  • comeMove toward someone
  • goMove from here
  • aheadIn the lead

forward · over here · around · left · right · straight · toward · proceed · continue · onward

method

approach

Way of handling something

style · procedure · process · system · mode · means · how-to · step-by-step · demonstration · example

persuasion

come on

Exhortation or inducement

look · see · watch · pay attention · focus · notice · observe · consider · think about it · convince

guidance

signpost

Roadside directional guide

  • arrowPointed shaft for shooting
  • pointingDirecting attention somewhere
  • gestureCommunicative body movement

beckoning · escort · lead · show · usher · direct · indicate · guide · accompany · shepherd

Categories
Opposites
spatial direction

this waythat way

In that direction

the other way · over there · differently · elsewhere · somewhere else

Family

way, this

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G