# diagonally

/daɪˈæɡənəɫi/ (US) · /daɪˈæɡənəli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/diagonally
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

at an angle that is not straight up, down, or across. You use this to describe something that goes from one corner of a shape to the opposite corner.

For teachers: at an angle that is not parallel to the sides of a figure or object. Often describes movement or placement across a surface or space.

## Examples

- The cat ran diagonally across the room.
- The carpenter cut the wood diagonally to create a more stable base for the shelf.
- The architect designed the building so that the main entrance faces diagonally toward the park, creating a dynamic visual relationship with the surrounding landscape.

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