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单词 cornerwise
释义

cornerwise

adverb

cor·​ner·​wise ˈkȯr-nər-ˌwīz How to pronounce cornerwise (audio)
: diagonally

Synonyms

  • athwart
  • bias
  • cornerways
  • crossways
  • crosswise
  • diagonally
  • kitty-corner
  • catty-corner
  • catercorner
  • kitty-cornered
  • catty-cornered
  • catercornered
  • obliquely
  • transversely
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Example Sentences

fold the napkin cornerwise and then fold it again

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

cornerwise

adverb

as in diagonally
in a line or direction running from corner to corner fold the napkin cornerwise and then fold it again

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • diagonally
  • cornerways
  • across
  • crossways
  • bias
  • transversely
  • obliquely
  • catercorner
  • crosswise
  • catty-corner
  • catty-cornered
  • kitty-cornered
  • on the bias
  • catercornered
  • on the diagonal
  • athwart
  • kitty-corner

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • longitudinally
  • lengthwise
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