Slantwise and Slant

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Slantwise adjective - Running in a slanting direction.

Usage example: the slantwise cables that run between the roadway and the towers give the bridge a cathedral-like appearance

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Slant and slantwise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slant" instead an adjective "Slantwise".

Slant adjective - Running in a slanting direction.

Usage example: as they poked through the blinds, the slant rays of the setting sun created interesting patterns on the room's far wall

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Slantwise and slant are semantically related. You can use "Slantwise" instead an adjective "Slant".

Nearby Words: slanted, slanting, slantingly, slanty

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