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widthwise Synonyms
Another word for widthwise
Choosing another word for widthwise depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In the direction of the width; from side to side across an object or space.
Usage Example
"Fold the sheet of paper widthways before cutting along the crease."
Strongest
widthways
breadthwise
breadthways
crosswise
Strong
crossways
sideways
transversely
laterally
• adjective (Context 2)
Directed, oriented, or measured across the width or breadth of something, from side to side.
Usage Example
"The carpenter noticed a slight breadthwise warp in the wooden tabletop."
Strongest
breadthwise
crosswise
Strong
transverse
lateral
Opposites of widthwise
The opposite of widthwise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
lengthwise
lengthways
longitudinally
longitudinal
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Widthwise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/widthwise