Rightways

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective

1
In a correct or normal orientation. not-comparable
"She leaned forward, tilted her head, as if to get a rightways look at the snapshot herself"

Adverb

1
In a normal or correct orientation.
"Such hands could turn the unborn child rightways in the birth canal"
2
Rightward.
"Conapanny did not make at once east up the hill, but led a course slanting rightways over the shoulder, descending about four o'clock into the gully on the hinder side"
3
Rightly.
"Now, that is a thing as I never was asked for before, and don't rightways know what it be; if it's sealing-wax, it's welcome you are"

Synonyms

Antonyms

back to front inside out upside down vice versa

Example

"She leaned forward, tilted her head, as if to get a rightways look at the snapshot herself"

Etymology

From right + ways.

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