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Diagonally

Verb / daɪˈægʌnʌli: / Another word for diagonally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a diagonal manner; at an angle.

Synonyms & similar words

obliquely slantingly askew sideways angled crosswise tilted tilting inclined sloping off-center aslope aslant athwart crooked diagonal slant leaning

Example sentences

  1. The cat walked diagonally across the street.
  2. She cut the cake diagonally to make two equal pieces.
  3. The lines on the paper were drawn diagonally.
  4. He kicked the ball diagonally towards the goal.
  5. She hung the picture diagonally on the wall.

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  • "Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever." - Peter Hagerty
  • "The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire." - Ferdinand Foch
  • "Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt

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