Synonyms of aslant
12 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for aslant is aslope. Other synonyms of aslant are atilt, diagonally, obliquely, askew and diagonal.
Synonyms and similar words for aslant
adverbAt or on a slant; in a slanting or sloping direction.
- aslopeSloping, in a sloping manner; slanted along a slope.
- atilt
- diagonallyIn a diagonal manner, not square to any direction.
- obliquelyIn an oblique manner; sideways.
adjectiveSlanting, oblique.
- askew
- diagonalHaving a slanted or oblique direction.
- obliqueNot erect or perpendicular; not parallel to, or at right angles from, the base.
- slanted
- nonorthogonalNot orthogonal.
- unperpendicularNot perpendicular.
- askanceTurned to the side, especially of the eyes.
prepositionAcross or over in a slanting or diagonal direction.
Opposite of aslant
adjectiveSlanting, oblique.
- nonobliqueNot oblique.
- orthogonal
- perpendicular
Meaning of aslant
- adverb At or on a slant; in a slanting or sloping direction.
- adjective Slanting, oblique.
- preposition Across or over in a slanting or diagonal direction.
aslant in other languages
Questions about synonyms of aslant
- What is another word for aslant?
- Aslant has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as aslope, atilt, diagonally, obliquely, askew, diagonal, oblique and slanted.
- What is the opposite of aslant?
- The opposite of aslant is nonoblique. Other antonyms of aslant are orthogonal and perpendicular.
- What does aslant mean?
- Aslant means at or on a slant; in a slanting or sloping direction.
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