Definitions
way
Way is a noun that refers to a method, manner, or direction of doing something. It can also mean a particular course of action or a route.
Example
There's no way we can finish this project on time.
Example
I prefer to take the scenic way home.
whey
Whey is a noun that refers to the watery part of milk that separates from the curds, especially in the process of making cheese.
Example
Whey protein is a popular supplement among athletes.
Example
The cheesemaker separated the whey from the curds.
weigh
Weigh is a verb that means to find out how heavy something is, usually by using a scale or balance. It can also mean to consider carefully or to have a certain weight.
Example
I weighed myself this morning and I've lost two pounds.
Example
Let's weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
To remember the difference between these homophones, you could associate way with a direction or method, whey with milk, and weigh with measuring weight.
Remember this!
Remember, way refers to a method or direction, whey is related to milk, and weigh means to measure weight.
