edgeways

The word “edgeways” has 2 syllables: edge-ways

It's pronounced as /ˈɛdʒweɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “edgeways” has 22 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for edgeways along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for edgeways

adjective
1. With the edge facing in the direction of movement.
2. With the edge uppermost.
adverb
1. With the edge facing in the direction of movement.
2. With the edge uppermost.
noun
1. A form of railway in which the road is causewayed up to the level of the top of the flanges.

She couldn't fit the large box through the doorway, so she turned it edgeways and managed to squeeze it inside.
John struggled to insert the coin into the slot, but it wouldn't go in edgeways.
The group tried to push the heavy furniture through the narrow hallway edgeways to avoid scratching the walls.
Sarah tried to speak, but the loud conversation at the table prevented her from getting a word in edgeways.
He turned the book edgeways to see if it would fit on the crowded shelf, but it was still too wide.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to edgeways, such as: aside, aslant, aslope, broadside, centered, central, crabwise.

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