Purpose and Way

Purpose

Purpose noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

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Way and purpose are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Way" instead a noun "Purpose".

Way noun - A passage cleared for public vehicular travel.

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Purpose and way are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Purpose" instead a noun "Way".

good	good purpose	good way
clear	clear purpose	clear way
special	special purpose	special way
exact	exact purpose	exact way
Other adjectives: particular, better, similar, normal, usual, common, specific, true, obvious, simple, entire, real, main, practical, new, meaningful, possible, primary, different, opposite.

The Dracaland was always at war somewhere with somebody; it was its way and purpose.A historical fantasy based around the turbulent opening of Japan to the West in the middle of the 19th century.

Source: Literature / The Shadow of Black Wings
He wasn't looking for a purpose in life, he was looking for a way to fulfill that purpose.

Source: Desperately Looking for a Purpose in Life
What's worse is that the fusion between Sveta and Matthew seemingly served no real purpose since Volechek jumped in the way and sacrificed himself instead.

Source: Video Game / Golden Sun: Dark Dawn

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