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edgeways Antonyms

Opposite of edgeways

Because the opposite of edgeways 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)

With the edge or narrowest side facing forward, outward, or uppermost; sideways.

Usage Example

"We had to turn the dining table flatwise to maneuver it through the narrow hallway."

Strongest
flatwise
flatways
broadside

• adjective (Context 2)

Positioned, facing, or moving with the narrowest side or edge forward or outward.

Usage Example

"A quick broadside movement allowed the cat to slip past the closing gate."

Strongest
broadside
flatwise

Similar words to edgeways

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

edgewise
sideways
sidelong
sidewise
laterally
lateral
See all synonyms of edgeways

• Nearby Words

edge
edged
edgeless
edgeways
edgewise
edgily
edginess

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