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edgewise Antonyms

Opposite of edgewise

Because the opposite of edgewise 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 narrow edge foremost, upward, or facing in a particular direction.

Usage Example

"He turned the large table flatwise so that it could fit through the narrow hallway."

Strongest
flatwise
broadside
Strong
flatly

• adjective (Context 2)

Positioned, moving, or directed with the narrow edge foremost or toward the viewer.

Usage Example

"The carpenter made an flatwise cut along the oak plank to create a clean joint."

Strongest
flatwise
Strong
broadside

Similar words to edgewise

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

edgeways
sidewise
sideways
obliquely
oblique
See all synonyms of edgewise

• Nearby Words

edged
edgeless
edgeways
edgewise
edgily
edginess
edging

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