Slantwise and Upward

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

Upward adverb - Spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position.

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Slantwise and upward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Slantwise" instead an adverb "Upward".

Nearby Words: upwards, upwardly

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