Synonyms for

Lengthwise

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

Definition

In a direction parallel to the length of something.

Synonyms & similar words

crosswise longitudinally lengthways longways longwise longitudinally along alongside parallel lengthways lengthwise end-to-end fore-and-aft vertically upright up-and-down perpendicularly erectly uprightly upended upright uprightly

Example sentences

  1. The board was cut lengthwise.
  2. The snake slithered lengthwise along the tree trunk.
  3. He arranged the books lengthwise on the shelf.
  4. The stripes on the shirt run lengthwise.
  5. She folded the towel lengthwise before hanging it up.

Quotes

  • Lengthwise, the chimney in the center of the house was still a feature.
  • He was cutting the cake lengthwise. That's not how it's done, but he's a nice kid.
  • I have a whiteboard in my kitchen, and I write down what we need and what we're out of lengthwise on the board.

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