adv
diagonally
deye-AG-nuh-lee
Diagonally (adv) means In a slanted direction; at an angle rather than straight across or straight up. Example: “The bishop can only move diagonally across the chessboard.”
adv
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In a slanted direction; at an angle rather than straight across or straight up.
"The bishop can only move diagonally across the chessboard."
"He cut the sandwich diagonally into two triangles."
How to use diagonally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a slanting, angled direction.
Common pairings
cut diagonally
move diagonally
positioned diagonally
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more diagonally
- Superlative
- most diagonally
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The bishop can only move _____ across the chessboard.
Etymology
From diagonal + -ly.
Rhymes for diagonally
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What does “diagonally” mean?
The word “diagonally” means in a slanted direction; at an angle rather than straight across or straight up. In plain terms, in a slanting, angled direction.
How do you pronounce “diagonally”?
“Diagonally” is pronounced deye-AG-nuh-lee (/daɪˈæɡ.nə.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “diagonally” in a sentence?
Here is “diagonally” used in a sentence: “The bishop can only move diagonally across the chessboard.”
What part of speech is “diagonally”?
“Diagonally” is an adverb.
