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crossways Synonyms

Another word for crossways

Choosing another word for crossways depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a direction that goes across something; transversely or diagonally.

Usage Example

"She sliced the loaf of bread crosswise into thick, even pieces."

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crosswise
transversely
Strong
diagonally
across
athwart

• adjective (Context 2)

Positioned or lying across something, either transversely or diagonally.

Usage Example

"The carpenter installed crosswise beams to reinforce the wooden ceiling."

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crosswise
transverse
Strong
diagonal
athwart

• noun (Context 3)

A place where two or more roads, paths, or tracks intersect; a crossroads.

Usage Example

"The hikers paused at the old stone marker standing at the crossroads."

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crossroads
intersection
Strong
junction
crossing

Opposites of crossways

The opposite of crossways shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lengthways
lengthwise
longitudinally
longitudinal
See all opposites of crossways

• Nearby Words

crosstown
crosswalk
crossway
crossways
crosswind
crosswire
crosswise

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crossways. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crossways
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