lengthwise

/'leɳθweiz/ Cách viết khác : (lengthwise) /'leɳθwaiz/
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lengthwise

She cuts the cucumber lengthwise on a wooden cutting board.

Definition

  1. Adverb:

    • In the direction of the length of something; parallel to the longest side or dimension. This describes an action performed along the long axis of an object.

  2. Adjective:

    • Running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing. This describes the orientation of an object or dimension itself.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb:
    • He cut the paper lengthwise to create two long strips.
    • Fold the fabric lengthwise before placing it in the drawer.
  • Adjective:
    • The lengthwise dimension of the table is six feet.
    • Make a lengthwise incision along the fish's belly.
Advanced Usage
  • "to split something lengthwise": to divide something along its long axis.
    • The recipe instructs you to split the vanilla bean lengthwise to scrape out the seeds.
  • "to orient something lengthwise": to position something so its longest side is aligned in a particular direction.
    • The logs were oriented lengthwise along the riverbank.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lengthways (adverb/adjective): A less common variant with identical meaning to "lengthwise".
    • She sliced the cucumber lengthways.
  • Longitudinal (adjective): Often used in technical or scientific contexts to describe something running lengthwise.
    • The study examined longitudinal data over ten years. (Note: This can also refer to data collected over time, not just physical orientation.)
Synonyms
  • Longitudinally (adverb): In a lengthwise direction.
  • Endwise (adverb, in specific contexts): With the end forward or in the direction of the length. (Note: This can also imply movement the end, not just the length.)
Antonyms
  • Crosswise (adverb/adjective): In the direction of the width; across the length.
    • Cut the carrot crosswise to make rounds.
  • Widthwise (adverb/adjective): In the direction of the width.
lengthwise

She cuts the cucumber lengthwise on a wooden cutting board.

Adjective
  1. running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing
    • the lengthwise dimension
Adverb
  1. in the direction of the length
    • He cut the paper lengthwise

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