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ENDWISE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With the end forward or toward the observer

Example:

houses built endways

Synonyms:

end on; endways; endwise

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

In or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise

Example:

endways pressure

Synonyms:

endways; endwise

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 3

Meaning:

On end or upright

Example:

sticks leaning against the wall endways

Synonyms:

endways; endwise

Classified under:

Adverbs

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