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endwise

/'endweiz/ Cách viết khác : (endwise) /'endwaiz/
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Word: Endwise

Part of Speech: Adverb

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "endwise" when you are talking about the position of an object.
  • It is often used with items that have a clear end, like sticks, logs, or boxes.
Example Sentences:
  1. Basic Usage: "She placed the books endwise on the shelf so they wouldn't fall over."
  2. Advanced Usage: "The logs were stacked endwise to create a sturdy barrier against the wind."
Different Meanings:
  • "Endwise" can also sometimes refer to placing something in a way that emphasizes its length rather than its height or width.
Variants:
  • There are no common variants of "endwise," but you might see "endways," which is used in the same context.
Synonyms:
  • Lengthwise
  • Upright
  • Vertically
Related Idioms or Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Stand upright": Similar to "endwise," it indicates a vertical position.
  • "Lay flat": This is the opposite of "endwise" and means to place something horizontally.
Tips for Remembering:
  • Think of "endwise" as a way to visualize how you might stack something—like placing a book on its end instead of laying it flat.
Conclusion:

"Endwise" is a useful word to describe how something is oriented, particularly if it has a clear end.

Adverb
  1. with the end forward or toward the observer
    • houses built endways
  2. in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise
    • endways pressure
  3. on end or upright
    • sticks leaning against the wall endways

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