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crosswise Synonyms

Another word for crosswise

Choosing another word for crosswise 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)

Across; transversely, diagonally, or in the form of a cross.

Usage Example

"Slice the baguette crossways into thin rounds before toasting."

Strongest
crossways
transversely
Strong
diagonally
athwart
across

• adjective (Context 2)

Placed, extending, or moving across something else, either diagonally or at right angles.

Usage Example

"The carpenter reinforced the wooden frame with two crossways beams."

Strongest
crossways
transverse
Strong
diagonal
crisscross

• adverb (Context 3)

Contrary to what is expected or desired; at cross purposes or in conflict.

Usage Example

"Their reform plans went contrarily with the board's conservative budget."

Strong
contrarily
awry
amiss

Opposites of crosswise

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

lengthwise
lengthways
harmoniously
longitudinally
longitudinal
parallel
smoothly
See all opposites of crosswise

• Nearby Words

crossways
crosswind
crosswire
crosswise
crossword
crostino
crotch

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