Words ending
in -wise.

clock → clockwise

In the same direction as the hands of a clock.

“Turn the lid clockwise to close the jar.”

No common root word

In the opposite direction to the hands of a clock (British English: anticlockwise)

“Turn the knob counterclockwise to open it.”

cross → crosswise

Across, from one side to the other.

“Cut the sandwich crosswise into two halves.”

edge → edgewise

With the edge going first.

“We carried the table edgewise through the door.”

length → lengthwise

In the direction of the length; the long way.

“Fold the paper lengthwise.”

No common root word

In the same way; also.

“Mum sat down, and we did likewise.”

No common root word

Or else; also, in a different way.

“Hurry up, otherwise we will miss the bus.”

side → sidewise

To or toward one side; sideways.

“The crab scuttled sidewise across the sand.”

street → streetwise

Smart about how to stay safe and get by in a busy city.

“My streetwise cousin knew which buses ran late at night.”