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.

• 🇪🇸Adverbio que significa 'con el extremo hacia delante o hacia arriba' o 'en dirección al extremo'. También puede significar 'de pie' o 'verticalmente'. Poco común en el uso moderno, aparece ocasionalmente en contextos técnicos o descriptivos.

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.

   🇪🇸verticalmente

   Sinónimos: erectlyuprightvertically

   Antónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸a lo largo

   Sinónimos: alonglengthwayslongitudinally

   Antónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Con el extremo hacia adelante

   Sinónimos: end onendways

   Antónimos: broadsidesidewise

• more endwise comparative form
• most endwise superlative form