Lengthwise and Obliquely

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Lengthwise adverb - In the direction of the length.

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Obliquely is an antonym for lengthwise.

Obliquely adverb - In a line or direction running from corner to corner.

Usage example: the photographer has framed the shot so that the river runs obliquely through it, creating a great sense of depth for the viewer

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Lengthwise is an antonym for obliquely.

Nearby Words: oblique, obliquity

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Obliquely and Lengthwise. (2016). Retrieved 2023, February 04, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lengthwise/obliquely

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