endwaysa
Definition
- Adverb:
- With the end facing forward or toward the observer: "endways" (also spelled "endwise") describes the orientation of an object such that its end is directed toward a particular point, often the viewer or the direction of movement.
- In an upright, vertical position: It can refer to an object placed or standing with its end up, rather than lying flat.
- With ends touching or meeting: This meaning describes two objects positioned so that their ends are aligned and touching each other.
Usage Examples
- (The board was oriented with its end pointing forward to fit through the passage.)
- (The statue was placed in a vertical, end-up position.)
- (The logs were arranged so that their ends were in contact.)
Advanced Usage
"to be endways on": to be positioned with the end facing a specific direction.
- The car was parked endways on to the curb, making it difficult to pass. (The car's front or rear end was facing the curb.)
"to lie endways": to be placed in a position where the length is vertical or the end is prominent.
- The pencil lay endways on the desk, pointing toward the window. (The pencil's tip was directed toward the window.)
Variants and Related Words
Endwise (adv): an alternative spelling of "endways," with the same meanings.
- She turned the box endwise to fit it into the shelf. (She oriented the box with its end forward.)
End (n): the extremity or tip of an object.
- The end of the rope was frayed. (The tip of the rope was damaged.)
Synonyms
- Lengthwise: in the direction of the longest dimension.
- He cut the paper lengthwise. (He cut it along its longest side.)
- Vertically: in an upright position.
- The flagpole stood vertically. (It stood straight up.)
Related Idioms
- End to end: placed so that the ends touch or are aligned.
- They arranged the tables end to end for the banquet. (The tables were placed in a line with their ends touching.)