CEFR C1

crosswise

adverb

Meaning

In a direction that crosses something else; from one side to the other.

Examples

She folded the paper crosswise to make it smaller.
The fabric was cut crosswise to create a wider strip.

Synonyms: across, transversely, athwart

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crosswise (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɔːs.waɪz/

Definition

In a direction that crosses something else; from one side to the other.

Examples

She folded the paper crosswise to make it smaller.
The fabric was cut crosswise to create a wider strip.

How to Use crosswise

crosswise to (prepositional phrase): In a direction that intersects with something else. — "The road runs crosswise to the river."

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