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edgeways Synonyms

Another word for edgeways

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

Into a conversation where another person is talking almost continuously (used chiefly in the phrase 'get a word in edgeways').

Usage Example

"He spoke so enthusiastically about his trip that nobody else could get a word in edgewise."

Strongest
edgewise

• adverb (Context 2)

With the edge or narrowest side facing forward, outward, or uppermost; sideways.

Usage Example

"We had to turn the dining table edgewise to maneuver it through the narrow hallway."

Strongest
edgewise
Strong
sideways
sidewise
laterally

• adjective (Context 3)

Positioned, facing, or moving with the narrowest side or edge forward or outward.

Usage Example

"A quick edgewise movement allowed the cat to slip past the closing gate."

Strongest
edgewise
Strong
sideways
sidelong
lateral

Opposites of edgeways

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

flatwise
flatways
broadside
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• Nearby Words

edge
edged
edgeless
edgeways
edgewise
edgeworthia
edgily

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