CORNERWISE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

cornerwise

adverb

ˈkȯr-nər-ˌwīz

Definition of cornerwise

as in diagonally

in a line or direction running from corner to corner fold the napkin cornerwise and then fold it again

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Most importantly Do sandwiches taste different when cut crosswise or diagonally?

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
The site is just diagonally south from Walmart and Lowe’s, just on the other side of I-95.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of diagonally

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This type of run forces the opponent’s centre-backs to move across, and as a result, creates more space at the back post.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Skywatchers will not only see the moon change color, but also witness the sharp, curved edge of Earth’s shadow steadily advancing across — and later retreating from — the lunar surface.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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