method
Translation
method, technique, procedure
Examples
What is the best method to learn a language?
What is the best method to learn a language?
His teaching method is very effective.
His teaching method is very effective.
There is no method in his madness.
There is no method in his madness.
Grammar Patterns
((a method)) ((for -ing/of -ing)) a way of doing something What is the best method for learning?
((a method)) ((to do sth.)) a way to do something This is a new method to solve the problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: technique, approach, procedure, way
Etymology
From Greek 'meta-' (after) + 'hodos' (way, journey). It literally means 'a way to follow'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'method' as a map ('hodos' = way) that you follow to get somewhere.