edgeways
- adverb
- /ˈɛdʒˌweɪz/
- UK
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de lado
- She managed to slide the book edgeways into the narrow gap on the shelf.
Examples
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When packing the glass panels, ensure they are placed edgeways rather than flat.
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The coin fell edgeways onto the floor and rolled under the table.
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She parked the car edgeways.
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The book was placed edgeways on the shelf.
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She managed to slide the book edgeways into the narrow gap on the shelf.
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When packing the glass panels, ensure they are placed edgeways rather than flat.
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The coin fell edgeways onto the floor and rolled under the table.
Synonyms
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2.1
At or toward the side instead of straight ahead
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5.0
To the side, moving in a sideways way
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6.6
To the side or at an angle
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4.6
In a direction that is toward one side rather than forward or backward
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7.1
To one side in a sideways way
Move something so its thin side faces forward to fit into a narrow space
To move toward one side
In a way that moves toward the side
Lying across something at right angles
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Edgeways is a simple mix of edge and ways, like sideways or lengthways, so it means 'with the edge facing forward' or 'by the edge'. This gives a clear picture, for example, of sliding a book into a gap with its thin edge first.