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longways

/ˈlɔːŋ.weɪz/
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• adverb

1

In the direction of the length; from one end to the other.

Example

"Fold the sheet of paper in half longways before cutting along the crease."

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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

longspur
longsword
longtime
longways
longwearing
longwinded
longwindedness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Longways. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/longways
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