Downward and Slantwise

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Downward adverb - Toward or in a lower position.

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

Nearby Words: downside, downwards, downwardly

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

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

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