that way

Meaning

This phrase points to a direction away from both the speaker and listener, or describes a specific manner of doing something that was previously mentioned. It is very useful for giving directions or commenting on behavior.

Examples

• The post office is that way, about two blocks down.

  The post office is that way, about two blocks down.

• If you look that way, you can see the sunset over the hills.

  If you look that way, you can see the sunset over the hills.

• Don't talk to her that way; it is very rude.

  Don't talk to her that way; it is very rude.

• I think the bus stop is that way, let's walk over.

  I think the bus stop is that way, let's walk over.

• Why did you fold the shirt that way? It will get wrinkled.

  Why did you fold the shirt that way? It will get wrinkled.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ The park is at that way.

  ✓ The park is that way.

  Do not put the preposition 'at' before 'that way' when pointing out a direction.

• ✗ If we go this way (pointing far), we will arrive sooner.

  ✓ If we go that way, we will arrive sooner.

  Use 'this way' for directions close to you, and 'that way' for a distant path or a direction away from you.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The restroom is ___, past the water fountain.

  💡 Pointing to a direction away from us.

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  that way

• Don't look at me ___! I didn't do anything wrong.

  💡 In that specific manner.

  Show answer

  that way