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lengthwise Antonyms

Opposite of lengthwise

Because the opposite of lengthwise 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 the direction of the length; from one end to the other.

Usage Example

"Fold the sheet of paper in half crosswise before making the next crease."

Strongest
crosswise
widthwise
crossways
broadwise
Strong
transversely

• adjective (Context 2)

Directed, running, or situated along the greatest dimension or length of an object.

Usage Example

"The carpenter made a precise crosswise cut down the middle of the oak plank."

Strongest
crosswise
widthwise
Strong
transverse

Similar words to lengthwise

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

lengthways
longways
longwise
longitudinally
longitudinal
endwise
endways
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• Nearby Words

lengthily
lengthiness
lengthways
lengthwise
lengthy
lenience
leniency

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