crosswise vs cross

cross vs crosswise

crosswise is not a noun while cross is a noun.

crosswise and cross both are adjectives.

crosswise is not a verb while cross is a verb.

crosswise is an adverb but cross is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crosswise	No	Yes	No	Yes
cross	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

crosswise (noun)	cross (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

crosswise (adjective)	cross (adjective)
lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction	extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross	annoyed and irritable

crosswise (verb)	cross (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

crosswise (adverb)	cross (adverb)
transversely
not in the intended manner

Difference between crosswise and cross

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