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crosswise

[kraws-wahyz, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌwaɪz, ˈkrɒs- /
ADJECTIVE
forming a cross; transverse
Synonyms
STRONG
diagonal
WEAK
angular crisscross cross mullioned over perpendicular transversal transverse
Antonyms
WEAK
head-on lengthwise longways straight on
ADVERB
across
Synonyms
STRONGEST
across crossways diagonally
STRONG
cornerways cornerwise on the bias sideway sideways sidewise transversely
WEAK
aslant astride athwart cater-corner cater-cornered catercorner catty-corner catty-cornered kitty-corner kitty-cornered sidelong
ADVERB
contrarily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contrarily contrariwise

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Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 5

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