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单词 diagonally
释义

diagonally

adverb

di·​ag·​o·​nal·​ly dī-ˈa-gə-nə-lē How to pronounce diagonally (audio)
-ˈag-nə-lē
: in a diagonal manner

Synonyms

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

placed two strips of pimiento diagonally on each deviled egg
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Word History

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

diagonally

adverb

as in transversely
in a line or direction running from corner to corner placed two strips of pimiento diagonally on each deviled egg

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • longitudinally
  • lengthwise
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