What is another word for Cornerwise?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔːnəwˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

What are the hypernyms for Cornerwise?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for Cornerwise?

There are various antonyms for the word "Cornerwise" such as "unsystematic", "haphazardly", "carelessly", "randomly", "irregularly", and "disorganized". While "Cornerwise" indicates a particular way of doing something or going in a particular direction, these antonyms suggest a lack of pattern or direction. For instance, walking cornerwise towards a destination implies taking a specific path to reach that location, whereas walking randomly or haphazardly implies no specific course of direction, ultimately resulting in an uncertain outcome. Therefore, understanding these antonyms is vital to choose the appropriate expression that accurately reflects the meaning of the sentence.

What are the antonyms for Cornerwise?

Usage examples for Cornerwise

"At last I was up-ended Cornerwise and I thought, on my word, I thought my elephant had turned upside down.
"Son of Power"
Will Levington Comfort and Zamin Ki Dost
Not content with tearing down his bed-curtains, which have hung there full twenty years, she's set things all Cornerwise, because the folks do so in Worcester, and has turned the parlor into a smoking-room, till all the air of Hillsdale can't take away that tobacco scent.
"Maggie Miller"
Mary J. Holmes
She lifted up her eyes a little, Cornerwise, without moving her head, and gave a twinkle of mischief over at mother and Ruth.
"We Girls: A Home Story"
Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney

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