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lengthways Synonyms

Another word for lengthways

Choosing another word for lengthways depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In the direction of the length or longest dimension of something.

Usage Example

"Slice the aubergines lengthwise before brushing them with olive oil and grilling them."

Strongest
lengthwise
longways
Strong
longitudinally
endways

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated, directed, or measured along the longest dimension of an object.

Usage Example

"The carpenter made a clean lengthwise cut down the middle of the oak plank."

Strongest
lengthwise
longways
Strong
longitudinal

Opposites of lengthways

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

widthways
crosswise
crossways
transverse
sideways
See all opposites of lengthways

• Nearby Words

lengthen
lengthily
lengthiness
lengthways
lengthwise
lengthy
lenience

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