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edgewise

 

[ หˆษ›dส’waษชz ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

positioning

The term 'edgewise' means to be positioned or arranged in a way that the edge of an object is facing forward or is in a line of sight. It is often used when discussing the placement of objects or how someone speaks during a conversation. In common usage, it indicates a struggle to insert oneself into a discussion or to present one's opinions without interruption.

Synonyms

obliquely, sideways, slantwise

Examples of usage

  • She managed to get a word in edgewise during the heated debate.
  • To fit the box in the closet, we had to turn it edgewise.
  • He always tries to speak edgewise when others are talking loudly.

Translations

Translations of the word "edgewise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de lado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคจเคพเคฐเฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kantig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ะบั€ะฐัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ na krawฤ™dzi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซฏใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de cรดtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de lado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kenardan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ์ž๋ฆฌ์—์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู† ุงู„ุญุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ na okraji

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ na okraji

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พน็ผ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ na robu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐ jaรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะตะบ ะฑะพะนั‹ะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒš แƒ แƒ˜แƒ’แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™narฤฑndan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de lado

Etymology

The word 'edgewise' originated in the early 19th century, where it is a compound of 'edge' and the adverbial suffix '-wise'. The root 'edge' comes from the Old English 'ecg', which denoted a sharp border or boundary. The '-wise' suffix indicates manner or direction, giving the term a sense of positioning. Initially, it was likely used to describe objects placed at an angle or orientation where their edge was visible or significant. Over time, its usage expanded into idiomatic expressions, particularly to denote the challenge of interjecting into a conversation. This evolution reflects the dynamic nature of language and how practical needs shape expressions over time.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,048 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.