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crossways Antonyms

Opposite of crossways

Because the opposite of crossways shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a direction that goes across something; transversely or diagonally.

Usage Example

"She sliced the loaf of bread lengthways into thick, even pieces."

Strongest
lengthways
lengthwise
longitudinally

• adjective (Context 2)

Positioned or lying across something, either transversely or diagonally.

Usage Example

"The carpenter installed lengthwise beams to reinforce the wooden ceiling."

Strongest
lengthwise
longitudinal

Similar words to crossways

Words similar to crossways shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

crosswise
crossroads
intersection
transversely
transverse
junction
crossing
diagonally
See all synonyms of crossways

• Nearby Words

crossness
crossroads
crosstalk
crossways
crosswind
crosswise
crotchety

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crossways. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crossways
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