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askew vs cockeyed

cockeyed vs askew

askew and cockeyed both are adjectives.

askew is an adverb but cockeyed is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
askew No Yes No Yes
cockeyed No Yes No No
As adjectives, askew and cockeyed are synonyms defined as:
  • askew and cockeyed: turned or twisted toward one side
Other synonyms of askew include awry, lopsided, skew-whiff, wonky.
askew (adjective) cockeyed (adjective)
turned or twisted toward one side turned or twisted toward one side
so unreasonable as to invite derision
very drunk
askew (adverb) cockeyed (adverb)
turned or twisted to one side
Difference between askew and cockeyed

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