Endwise: meaning, definitions and examples
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endwise
[ หษndwaษชz ]
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:
๐ต๐น final
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคคเคฟเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช endgรผltig
๐ฎ๐ฉ akhir
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฝัะตะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ostateczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅพใฎ
๐ซ๐ท final
๐ช๐ธ final
๐น๐ท son
๐ฐ๐ท ์ต์ข ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ koneฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ koneฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ป็
๐ธ๐ฎ konฤni
๐ฎ๐ธ lokani
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาฃาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ son
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.