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cross vs crosswise

crosswise vs cross

cross is a noun but crosswise is not a noun.

cross and crosswise both are adjectives.

cross is a verb but crosswise is not a verb.

cross is not an adverb while crosswise is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross Yes Yes Yes No
crosswise No Yes No Yes
cross (noun) crosswise (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
any affliction that causes great suffering
cross (adjective) crosswise (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
annoyed and irritable in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
cross (verb) crosswise (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
trace a line through or across
travel across or pass over
meet and pass
meet at a point
fold so as to resemble a cross
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to cover or extend over an area or time period
cross (adverb) crosswise (adverb)
transversely
not in the intended manner
Difference between cross and crosswise

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