lengthways
/'leɳθweiz/ Cách viết khác : (lengthwise) /'leɳθwaiz/
Definition
Adverb:
- In the direction of the length of something; parallel to the longest side or dimension. This describes orientation or movement aligned with the longest axis of an object or space.
Adjective:
- Running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing. This describes something that is oriented along the longest dimension.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The timber was cut lengthways to create planks.
- Fold the paper lengthways first, then widthways.
- Adjective:
- Make a lengthways incision along the fish's belly.
- The fabric has a lengthways stripe pattern.
Advanced Usage
- "to split something lengthways": to divide something along its longest dimension.
- The artisan split the log lengthways to begin carving.
Variants and Related Words
- Lengthwise: This is a direct synonym and variant spelling. It is used interchangeably with "lengthways" in both adverbial and adjectival forms.
- Adverb: Cut the cucumber lengthwise.
- Adjective: a lengthwise section.
Synonyms
- Longitudinally: In a direction parallel to the length.
- Endwise: With the end foremost or in the direction of the length (less common).
Antonyms
- Widthways / Widthwise: In the direction of the width; across the shortest dimension.
- Crosswise: Across, especially diagonally or transversely.
Adjective
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running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing
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the lengthwise dimension
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Adverb
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in the direction of the length
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He cut the paper lengthwise
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