Edgewise and Straight

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Edgewise adverb - With one side faced forward.

Usage example: you can squeeze through the narrow passage between the two caves if you go edgewise

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Straight is an antonym for edgewise.

Straight adverb - In a direct line or course.

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Edgewise is an antonym for straight.

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