endwise

An adverb meaning 'with the end facing forward or upward' or 'in the direction of the end.' It can also mean 'on end' or 'upright.' Less common in modern usage, it is occasionally found in technical or descriptive contexts.

• 🌐ظرف يعني 'بوضع النهاية إلى الأمام أو إلى الأعلى' أو 'في اتجاه النهاية'. وقد يعني أيضاً 'منتصباً' أو 'عمودياً'.

1. On end or upright C2 formal

   Positioned vertically or with one end pointing upward.

   • The logs were stacked endwise against the wall.
   • He placed the book endwise on the shelf.
   • The poles were arranged endwise in the corner.

   🌐عموديًا

   المرادفات: erectlyuprightvertically

   الأضداد: flathorizontally

2. Lengthwise C2 formal

   In the direction of the longest side; along the length.

   • The boards were cut endwise to fit the frame.
   • She measured the table endwise to ensure it would fit.
   • The fabric was folded endwise for storage.

   🌐بالطول

   المرادفات: alonglengthwayslongitudinally

   الأضداد: breadthwisecrosswise

3. With the end forward C2 formal

   Positioned so that the end points toward the observer or direction of movement.

   • The spear was held endwise, ready to throw.
   • He presented the tool endwise for inspection.
   • The arrow was aimed endwise at the target.

   🌐بالطرف إلى الأمام

   المرادفات: end onendways

   الأضداد: broadsidesidewise

• more endwise comparative form
• most endwise superlative form