Endwise: meaning, definitions and examples

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endwise

 

[ หˆษ›ndwaษชz ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

directional usage

Endwise is an adverb that means in the direction of the end or with the end facing in a particular direction. It often describes how objects are arranged or positioned. In this sense, it can refer to the way something is placed, such as standing or laying down. It is commonly used in contexts where the orientation of an object is important, such as in games or sports.

Synonyms

lengthwise, upright, vertically.

Examples of usage

  • He placed the books endwise on the shelf.
  • The logs were stacked endwise for better storage.
  • She held the piece of paper endwise to read the text clearer.

Translations

Translations of the word "endwise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น final

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคคเคฟเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช endgรผltig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akhir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะฝั†ะตะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostateczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ๅพŒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท final

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ final

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท son

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ตœ์ข…์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‡ุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koneฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koneฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€็ปˆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lokani

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพาฃา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ son

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ final

Etymology

The term 'endwise' originated from the combination of 'end' and the adverbial suffix '-wise.' The word 'end' comes from Old English 'enda,' which means 'the limit or boundary of something.' The suffix '-wise' is derived from Old English '-wฤซse,' meaning 'manner or way.' Together, they form 'endwise,' which literally conveys the manner of something related to its end. The usage of 'endwise' can be traced back to at least the late 19th century. It often appears in contexts involving arrangement or positioning, especially in physical layouts or movements. This term has evolved to describe specific orientations and placements in various fields, including carpentry, sports, and daily household tasks.