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longways Antonyms

Opposite of longways

Because the opposite of longways 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 crossways before cutting along the crease."

Strongest
crossways
crosswise
widthwise
Strong
sideways

• adjective (Context 2)

Directed, positioned, or extending in the direction of the length.

Usage Example

"The dancers formed two parallel lines for the traditional crosswise country dance."

Strongest
crosswise
crossways
transverse

Similar words to longways

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

lengthwise
lengthways
longwise
longitudinal
longitudinally
endways
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• Nearby Words

longsightedness
longsword
longtime
longways
longwearing
longwinded
longwindedness

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