Down and Slantwise

Down

Down adverb - Toward or in a lower position.

Slantwise and down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slantwise" instead an adverb "Down".

Nearby Word: downed

Slantwise

Slantwise adverb - So as to slant.
Usage example: be careful not to lay the first boards slantwise, or the whole bookcase won't be straight

Down and slantwise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Down" instead an adverb "Slantwise".

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