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noun
- 1. forward movement of a ship or boat, especially when this is slow or difficult: "the ship was making very little headway against heavy seas"
- 2. the average interval of time between vehicles moving in the same direction on the same route: "a six-minute headway"
Headway is a noun that means motion or rate of motion in a forward direction, advance, progress, or the time interval between two vehicles. See synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases containing headway.
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Headway means to make progress or get closer to achieving something. It can also mean to increase in value or to make headway in doing something. See how to use headway in different contexts and sentences.
Headway means to make progress or get closer to achieving something. It can also mean to increase in value in finance. Learn how to use headway in different contexts with examples and business terms.
noun. forward movement; progress in a forward direction: The ship's headway was slowed by the storm. progress in general: headway in a career. rate of progress: a slight headway against concerted opposition.
Headway is what you achieve when you move forward or make progress. When you're rowing a boat on a very windy day, it can be hard to make any headway.
Headway means forward movement or progress, especially of a ship or vehicles. It can also mean the clear space under a ceiling or archway. See synonyms, translations and usage examples.
Headway means progress or success, especially when it is slow or difficult. Learn how to use the phrase "make headway" with or against something, and see synonyms and usage notes.