Synonyms for longways
- adverb
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Adverb
1. Lengthwise — lengthwise, in the longer direction
Definitions
- adv. 1
Lengthwise, in the longer direction.
Example sentences
- lengthwise He sliced the hot dog in half lengthwise.
- lengthways Peel the eggs and cut them lengthways.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| longways | steady | |
| lengthwise | steady | |
| longitudinally | falling | |
| lengthways | rising | |
| longwise | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- longwise
- 10 letters
- lengthwise2, lengthways2
- 14 letters
- longitudinally
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lengthwise2 = 2 syllables).