Endways

Pronunciation: /ˈɛndˌweɪz/

Definitions of endways

adjective oriented or positioned with the end facing a particular direction

Example Sentences

A1 The book fell endways on the shelf.

A2 She placed the vase endways on the table.

B1 The car was parked endways in the narrow alley.

B2 The logs were stacked endways to save space in the storage shed.

C1 The artist displayed his paintings endways to create a unique gallery experience.

C2 The skyscraper was designed to taper endways towards the top, giving it a sleek and modern look.

adverb in the direction of the end

Example Sentences

A1 She placed the book endways on the shelf.

A2 The toy car rolled endways down the ramp.

B1 He propped the ladder endways against the wall.

B2 The artist displayed the painting endways to showcase its unique perspective.

C1 The gymnast landed the flip perfectly, standing endways on the balance beam.

C2 The sculpture was designed to be viewed endways to fully appreciate its intricate details.

Examples of endways in a Sentence

formal The books on the shelf were arranged endways for easy access.

informal She stacked the plates endways to fit more in the cupboard.

slang I like to park my car endways so I can leave quickly.

figurative The project seemed to be moving endways, with little progress being made.

Grammatical Forms of endways

• past tense: ended
• plural: endways
• comparative: more endways
• superlative: most endways
• present tense: endways
• future tense: will endways
• perfect tense: have ended
• continuous tense: is ending
• singular: endways
• positive degree: endways
• infinitive: to endways
• gerund: ending
• participle: ended

Origin and Evolution of endways

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'endways' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'endewes' which means 'in the direction of the end'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'endways' has retained its original meaning of 'in the direction of the end' but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something oriented or positioned with one end forward or in a particular direction.