Lengthwise Synonyms and Antonyms

lĕngkthwīz, lĕngth-, lĕnth-
In the direction of the length
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. lengthways
  2. longwise
  3. longways
  4. longitudinally
Running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. longitudinally
  2. the long way
  3. along
  4. endlong
  5. from end to end
  6. from-stem-to-stern
  7. overall
  8. lengthways
  9. fore-and-aft
  10. from head to foot
  11. from top to toe
  12. from top to bottom
Antonyms:
  1. crosswise
  2. across
  3. from-side-to-side

Words Related to Lengthwise

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. alongside
  2. across-the-grain
  3. widthways
  4. fold-over

Lengthwise Sentence Examples

  • The most durable of fences are those formed of small oaks, split lengthwise by the wedge into thin boards.

  • Fold it in half lengthwise, then fold it widthwise.

  • In the United States the standard sleeping car has a central alley, and along the sides are two tiers of berths, arranged lengthwise with the car and screened off from the alley by curtains.

  • Seed cut lengthwise showing ment of flower.

  • The fur differs from the overhair, in that it is soft, silky, curly, downy and barbed lengthwise, while the overhair is straight, smooth and comparatively rigid.

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