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In the opposite direction
“Turn about and head back where you came from!”
In a slanting manner
“Strips may then be cut bias by measuring the width on both sides from the first cut.”
Opposite of adverb for continuing in the same direction without bending
“A winding road slopes downhill through a thicket of trees before looping once around a tiny manmade lake.”
Opposite of adverb for upright, erect or vertical
“Brett rode through the ruins, past bent posts and burnt down houses, and stopped before an unusual shrine.”
Opposite of adverb for having an even or level surface area
“The deliberate use of an uneven surface allows for the greater play of light.”
Opposite of adverb for exhibiting symmetry
“Behind the asymmetric bars sat the gymnasts, a rainbow of tracksuits under a canopy of national flags.”
Opposite of adverb for forthright, direct or candid in nature
“When pressed on his whereabouts on the night of the transgression, Josh gave a vague and indirect response.”
Opposite of adverb for in good order
“The youngest daughter's room was messy with clothes all over the place.”
Opposite of adverb for pure and free from impurities
“The program was aimed at protecting consumers and retailers against buying and stocking fraudulent and adulterated manuka honey products.”
Opposite of adverb for in continuous succession
“For those engaged in weight training, sprint sessions, or building their cardiovascular base, go light on nonconsecutive days three times a week.”
Opposite of adverb for clear and logical in nature
“Better to appear ignorant than offer what is seen as an irrational explanation.”
Opposite of adverb for clear and straightforward
“The aim of the game is in itself, very simple, but the rules are very complicated.”
Opposite of adverb for honest, law-abiding and free from dishonesty
“Most people believe in honest, clean operations, and even the most crooked people do not trust another crook.”
(informal, of a person) Opposite of adverb for conventional, mainstream, socially acceptable
“Rondo has always had an unorthodox game and is only recently combining that with more traditional point guard play.”
Opposite of adverb for not using alcohol, drugs, etc.
“Sama cried and confessed that he was the ghost who was scaring the villagers whenever he was in a drunken state.”
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