Crosswise and Linear

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Crosswise adjective - Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction.

Usage example: a crosswise street

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Linear is an antonym for crosswise.

Linear adjective - Free from irregularities or digressions in course.

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Crosswise is an antonym for linear.

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Linear and Crosswise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/linear

Crosswise & Linear. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/linear>.

Linear or Crosswise. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/linear.

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