Edgeways and Straight

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Edgeways adverb - With one side faced forward.

Usage example: he shoved the oversized book in edgeways so it would fit between the shelves

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Straight is an antonym for edgeways.

Straight adverb - In a direct line or course.

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Edgeways is an antonym for straight.

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