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widthwise Antonyms

Opposite of widthwise

Because the opposite of widthwise 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 width; from side to side across an object or space.

Usage Example

"Fold the sheet of paper lengthwise before cutting along the crease."

Strongest
lengthwise
lengthways
longitudinally

• adjective (Context 2)

Directed, oriented, or measured across the width or breadth of something, from side to side.

Usage Example

"The carpenter noticed a slight lengthwise warp in the wooden tabletop."

Strongest
lengthwise
longitudinal

Similar words to widthwise

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

widthways
breadthwise
breadthways
crosswise
crossways
transverse
sideways
lateral
See all synonyms of widthwise

• Nearby Words

widowhood
widowmaker
width
widthwise
wield
wieldable
wielder

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