Crosswise and Crossed

Crosswise

Crosswise adverb - In a line or direction running from corner to corner.

Crossed and crosswise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crossed" instead a preposition "Crosswise".

Crossed

Crossed adjective - Placed crosswise.

Crosswise and crossed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crosswise" instead a preposition "Crossed".

Nearby Words: cross, crossing
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