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OBLIQUELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

At an oblique angle

Example:

the sun shone aslant into his face

Synonyms:

aslant; athwart; obliquely

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

oblique (slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled)

Sense 2

Meaning:

To, toward or at one side

Example:

darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face

Synonyms:

obliquely; sidelong; sideways

Classified under:

Adverbs

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