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edgewise

/ˈɛdʒweɪz/

Meanings
adjective adverb
Edgeways.

Examples :

"The student carefully placed the book edgewise on the shelf to prevent it from falling. "
direction position way

Related Words

Illustration started

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration placed

placed verb

/pleɪst/

To put (an object or person) in a specific location.

"He placed the glass on the table."

Illustration textbook

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

Illustration from

from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration shelf

shelf noun

/ʃɛlf/

A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk etc., and used to support, store or display objects.

"The books were neatly arranged on the shelf above the desk. "

Illustration book

book noun

/buːk/

A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.

"My daughter's favorite book is a story about a brave princess. "

Illustration edgeways

edgeways adjective

/ˈɛdʒweɪz/ /ˈɛdʒˌweɪz/

With the edge facing in the direction of movement.

"an edgeways motion"

Illustration table

table noun

/ˈteɪbəl/

Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.

"The family ate dinner around the large wooden table. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration prevent

prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration falling

falling verb

/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ /ˈfɔlɪŋ/

(heading) To be moved downwards.

"The apple is falling from the tree. "