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headway Synonyms

Another word for headway

Choosing another word for headway depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Forward movement or progress, especially when circumstances make advancing slow or difficult.

Usage Example

"The research team has made significant progress in developing a more efficient solar panel."

Strongest
progress
advancement
Strong
advance
stride
gain

• noun (Context 2)

The interval of time or distance between vehicles, such as trains or buses, traveling in the same direction along the same route.

Usage Example

"During morning rush hour, the subway system operates with a three-minute interval between trains."

Strong
interval
spacing

• noun (Context 3)

Overhead clearance beneath an arch, bridge, ceiling, or doorway.

Usage Example

"The old stone tunnel lacked sufficient headroom for modern double-decker buses to pass through."

Strongest
headroom
clearance

Opposites of headway

The opposite of headway shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

setback
regression
retreat
stagnation
See all opposites of headway

• Nearby Words

headwaiter
headwater
headwaters
headway
headwear
headwind
headword

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Headway. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/headway
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