slantways

adverb

Definition of slantwaysnext
as in down
so as to slant the temporary supports were placed slantways against the side of the sagging wall

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  1. down
  2. up
Adverb
  • The 6-foot-3, 221-pound wideout is down approximately 7 to 10 pounds from his playing weight a year ago.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Thursday’s inspection was the fourth time that Garwood has been down there.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of down
Adverb
  • The air is rare up here, and the mood is set by some spectacular sea views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The stock closed at $114 on Monday, up more than 5% on the day but down almost 50% since a closing record of $211 on June 16 and down 15% from the IPO target price of $135 a share.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of up
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“Slantways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slantways. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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