English word subway comes from English way, English sub- (Almost, nearly. Subsidiary, secondary. Under, beneath.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| way | English (en) | (obsolete) To travel. (US, As the head of an interjectory clause) Acknowledges that a task has been done well, chiefly in expressions of sarcastic congratulation.. (heading) Personal interaction.. (heading) To do with a place or places.. (nautical) Speed, progress, momentum.. (paganism) A tradition within the modern pagan faith of Heathenry, dedication to a specific deity or craft, Way of [...] |
| sub- | English (en) | Almost, nearly. Subsidiary, secondary. Under, beneath. |
| subway | English (en) | (intransitive, US, informal) To travel by underground railway. (British) An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).. (North America, Scotland) An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.. (US) A rapid transit system, regardless of the elevation of its right of way.. An underground route for pipes, sewers, etc. |