slantways
- adverb
- /ˈslæntweɪz/
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diagonalmente
- The rain came down slantways, driven by a strong wind.
Examples
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She placed the picture slantways on the shelf for a more interesting look.
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He glanced slantways at his friend, unsure of what to say.
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The roof was built slantways to allow for rain drainage.
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He placed the picture frame slantways on the wall.
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The rain came down slantways, driven by a strong wind.
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She placed the picture slantways on the shelf for a more interesting look.
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He glanced slantways at his friend, unsure of what to say.
Synonyms
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2.1
At or toward the side instead of straight ahead
8
5.0
To the side, moving in a sideways way
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6.9
In a sideways or indirect way
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7.4
Angled toward one side, often used for looks or glances
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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
In a way that is at an angle, not straight up or across
At an angle, not straight up and down
At an angle so one side is higher than the other
Across a place at an angle
To move to the side while sliding on a surface
To move toward one side
In a way that moves toward the side
Antonyms
How Slanted
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Slantways comes from slant ('lean' or 'tilt') plus ways ('direction'), so it means to move, look, or fall in a slanted or diagonal direction rather than straight.